Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
Tel:
(330) 782-3003
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown serves 411 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 30% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown places among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 411 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,255 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2685 out of 3255 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 62% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 6% |
| Black | 68% | 17% |
| White | 8% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Horizon Science Academy Youngstown School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is Life Skills Center Of Youngstown (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Taft Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Youngstown Life Skills Center Of Youngstown Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 73 students
0.3 miles
3405 Market St
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 743-6698 0.3 9-12 73 - Youngstown Mahoning County High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 100 students
0.6 miles
940 Bryn Mawr Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 965-2860 0.6 9-12 100 - Youngstown Taft Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 355 students
0.8 miles
730 E Avondale Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7973 0.8 PK-8 355 - Youngstown Wilson School Grades: PK-8 | 296 students
0.9 miles
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002 0.9 PK-8 296 - Youngstown Southside Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 147 students
1.2 miles
1400 Oak Hill Ave
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 774-5562 1.2 K-8 147
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