Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

www.horizonyoungstown.org/

Charter School 393 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Horizon Science Academy Youngstown, located at 3403 Southern Blvd in Youngstown, Ohio, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. As part of the Concept Schools network, the academy focuses on a college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is dedicated to fostering a rigorous academic environment while maintaining a strong culture of character development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for success in secondary education and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school places a heavy emphasis on individualized attention and parental involvement to bridge the gap between home and classroom learning. Horizon Science Academy Youngstown utilizes a data-driven approach to instruction, frequently assessing student progress to tailor teaching methods to specific needs. By combining a structured learning environment with extracurricular opportunities and community engagement, the school strives to provide a well-rounded education that empowers students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens in their local community.

393

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	66
Black	266
Two or More	37

Black
266 (67.7 %)
Hispanic
66 (16.8 %)
Two or More
37 (9.4 %)
White
24 (6.1 %)

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 Youngstown
Phone:	(330)782-3003
Website:	http://www.horizonyoungstown.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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 43

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 34