Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School

hs.horizondayton.org/

Charter School 316 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

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.

316

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	12
Black	279
Two or More	5

Black
279 (88.3 %)
White
20 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.8 %)
Two or More
5 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School
Phone:	(937)281-1480
Website:	http://hs.horizondayton.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 45

Grade 9 52

Grade 10 55

Grade 11 35

Grade 12 26