Top Rankings
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 188 students in Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public School in Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,528 Schools
# Students
188 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#823 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)73.5%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
47%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% White
38%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,479 is higher than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,250 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,479
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,250
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Best Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Monmouth St
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 281-1980
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 281-1980
Gr: K-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District?
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District manages 1 public schools serving 188 students.
What is the rank of Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District?
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District is ranked #863 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District?
47% of Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District students are Black, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District?
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,250 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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