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Road To Success Academy vs. Horizon Science Academy Columbus

Should you attend Road To Success Academy or Horizon Science Academy Columbus? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Road To Success Academy
1634 Minnesota Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Horizon Science Academy Columbus
1070 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Road To Success Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)

Horizon Science Academy Columbus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 75 students in grades 9-11, Road To Success Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 624 students in grades 9-12, Horizon Science Academy Columbus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-11
9-12
Total Students
75 students
624 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Road To Success Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horizon Science Academy Columbus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
39% | 61%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Road To Success Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horizon Science Academy Columbus.
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Road To Success Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horizon Science Academy Columbus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Road To Success Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Road To Success Academy School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Columbus with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2436 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
#2433 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Road To Success Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horizon Science Academy Columbus, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Road To Success Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Road To Success Academy School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon Science Academy Columbus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Road To Success Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Road To Success Academy School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon Science Academy Columbus who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Road To Success Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Road To Success Academy School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon Science Academy Columbus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
90-94%
(Top 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Road To Success Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Road To Success Academy School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Horizon Science Academy Columbus with the average graduation rate observed in the Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Road To Success Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Horizon Science Academy Columbus by grade.
Grade 9 Students
44
197
Grade 10 Students
21
158
Grade 11 Students
10
128
Grade 12 Students
-
141

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Road To Success Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Road To Success Academy School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Horizon Science Academy Columbus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Road To Success Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Road To Success Academy School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Horizon Science Academy Columbus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
65%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Road To Success Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Road To Success Academy School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horizon Science Academy Columbus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Road To Success Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Road To Success Academy School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Horizon Science Academy Columbus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Road To Success Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Road To Success Academy School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Horizon Science Academy Columbus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Road To Success Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Road To Success Academy School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Horizon Science Academy Columbus, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Road To Success Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Road To Success Academy School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Horizon Science Academy Columbus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
7%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Horizon Science Academy Columbus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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