Horizon Science Academy-Springfield

www.horizonspringfield.org

Charter School 335 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Horizon Science Academy-Springfield, located in Toledo, Ohio, is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades K-8. As part of the Concept Schools network, the academy emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is dedicated to preparing students for college and career readiness by providing a structured, supportive learning environment that prioritizes high academic standards, character development, and individualized attention.

Beyond its core academics, the school cultivates a close-knit community by fostering strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families. Horizon Science Academy-Springfield integrates extracurricular activities, character education, and the use of modern technology to help students develop both critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. By maintaining small class sizes and a clear instructional focus, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and empower students from diverse backgrounds to excel in an increasingly competitive global society.

335

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Science Academy-Springfield
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	17
Black	230
Asian	2
Two or More	35

Black
230 (68.7 %)
White
51 (15.2 %)
Two or More
35 (10.4 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

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-Springfield
Phone:	(419)535-0524
Website:	http://www.horizonspringfield.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
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 51

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 31