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 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 203 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 5% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,572 Schools
# Students
203 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#876 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
63%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.53
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
90 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
44%
17%
# White Students
86 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
42%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
19
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
14
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,103 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,113 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,103
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,113
$17,235
Best Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
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 203 students.
What is the rank of Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District?
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District is ranked #869 out of 918 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District?
44% of Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District students are Black, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 15:1, which is lower than 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 $13,113 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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