Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School

www.horizondenison.org/

Charter School 251 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Concept Schools network, the academy emphasizes a rigorous academic environment with a particular focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. The school aims to prepare its diverse student body for college readiness by fostering a culture of high expectations, character development, and individualized attention within a structured learning atmosphere.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience that extends beyond the traditional classroom. Horizon Science Academy-Denison utilizes a data-driven approach to track student progress and offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and academic support programs to ensure students remain engaged. By partnering with families and the local community, the school strives to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global society.

251

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	73
Black	136
Asian	1
Two or More	25

Black
136 (54.2 %)
Hispanic
73 (29.1 %)
Two or More
25 (10.0 %)
White
16 (6.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School
Phone:	(216)739-9911
Website:	http://www.horizondenison.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 30