HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL
Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School school district, located in Dayton, OH with about 332 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 Dayton High School 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 Dayton High School, located at 250 Shoup Mill Road, is a public charter school that operates under the Concept Schools network. The school focuses on providing a rigorous college-preparatory education with a specialized emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By maintaining a structured academic environment, the institution aims to equip students with the critical thinking skills and technological literacy necessary to succeed in a competitive global workforce and post-secondary education.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Horizon Science Academy is known for its commitment to individual student development and character education. The school typically features smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. By fostering a culture of high expectations and providing extracurricular opportunities such as academic clubs and competitive sports, the school seeks to prepare its diverse student body for college readiness while nurturing them into responsible, well-rounded citizens.
For more information, contact Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School at (937) 281-1480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dayton, OH 45415-3517
(937) 281-1480
http://hs.horizondayton.org/
HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Dayton, OH with about 332 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Buckeye Community Hope Foundation - Total Students:
- 332
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 332 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 78.3%
- White
- 13.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.