HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY-CINCINNATI

Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati school district, located in Cincinnati, OH with about 291 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati, located on Laidlaw Avenue, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in the Cincinnati area. The school operates under the Concept Schools network, which places a heavy emphasis on a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with a specialized focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By integrating a challenging academic program with a structured learning environment, the academy aims to prepare students for success in higher education and future careers in an increasingly globalized workforce.

Beyond its academic core, Horizon Science Academy is known for fostering a supportive community culture that promotes character development and extracurricular engagement. The school typically utilizes a data-driven approach to instruction, ensuring that individual student needs are met through consistent progress monitoring. With a commitment to small class sizes and personalized attention, the academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and provide students from diverse backgrounds with the tools necessary to excel as critical thinkers and responsible citizens.

For more information, contact Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati at (513) 242-0099 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1055 Laidlaw Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45237-5005
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HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY-CINCINNATI is a public Title I Charter school in Cincinnati, OH with about 291 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
ESC of Lake Erie West
Total Students:
291
Teachers:
32
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 291 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY-CINCINNATI is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.

Black or African American
90.7%
Hispanic/Latino
4.5%
White
2.1%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
54.0%
Male
46.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.