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Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 502 students in Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public School in Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,630 Schools
# Students
502 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#618 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
429 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
85%
17%
# White Students
18 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
4%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
-
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
154
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
122
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
118
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,898 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,124 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,898
$17,216
Spending / Student
$12,124
$17,164
Best Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Academy Columbus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District manages 1 public schools serving 502 students.
What is the rank of Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District is ranked #617 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District?
85% of Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,124 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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