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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 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 624 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 97% 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
624 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Horizon Science Academy Columbus 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.
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
0.28
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
85%
17%
% White
3%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,986 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,753 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,986
$17,287
Spending / Student
$9,753
$17,235
Best Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Academy Columbus
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
| 624 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 624 students.
What is the rank of Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus School District is ranked #615 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: 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, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% 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 12:1, 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 $9,753 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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