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Horizon Science Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 79 students in Horizon Science Academy School District.
Public Schools in Horizon Science Academy School District have a diversity score of 0.72, which is more than the Iowa public school average of 0.47.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
1,320 Schools
# Students
79 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
13%
% Black
27%
7%
% White
40%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Horizon Science Academy School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines
Charter School
4801 Franklin Ave 2nd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 335-1937
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 335-1937
Gr: K-3 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Horizon Science Academy School District?
Horizon Science Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 79 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Horizon Science Academy School District?
40% of Horizon Science Academy School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Horizon Science Academy School District?
Horizon Science Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
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