HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY COLUMBUS

Horizon Science Academy Columbus is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Horizon Science Academy Columbus school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 495 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 34 teachers, Horizon Science Academy Columbus has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Columbus, located on Morse Road, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Concept Schools network, the academy emphasizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with a strong focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to provide a structured and supportive learning environment that prepares students not only for high school graduation but also for success in competitive university settings.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the academy distinguishes itself through its small class sizes and a personalized approach to student achievement. By integrating technology into the classroom and offering various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to foster both critical thinking skills and character development. Horizon Science Academy Columbus is committed to serving a diverse student body, striving to close the achievement gap by providing high-quality educational resources to the local Columbus community.

For more information, contact Horizon Science Academy Columbus at (614) 846-7616 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1070 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229-6290
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HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY COLUMBUS is a public Title I Charter school in Columbus, OH with about 495 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
ESC of Lake Erie West
Total Students:
495
Teachers:
34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 495 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY COLUMBUS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 86% of the student body.

Black or African American
85.9%
White
4.8%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
Asian
2.4%
Two or more races
2.4%

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%

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.