HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 499 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 35 teachers, Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School 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 Middle School (HSA Columbus Middle), located on Morse Road, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Concept Schools network, the institution places a strong emphasis on a rigorous academic curriculum with a particular focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. The school aims to provide a college-preparatory environment, utilizing a structured classroom approach designed to prepare students for the academic demands of high school and beyond.
Beyond its core academics, the school cultivates a supportive community culture that promotes character development and extracurricular engagement. HSA Columbus Middle offers various clubs, enrichment programs, and athletics, encouraging students to explore their interests outside of traditional coursework. By maintaining a focus on high expectations, data-driven instruction, and meaningful teacher-student relationships, the school strives to close achievement gaps and foster success for its diverse student body in the Columbus area.
For more information, contact Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School at (614) 428-6564 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbus, OH 43229-5801
(614) 428-6564
http://ms.horizoncolumbus.org/
HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Columbus, OH with about 499 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
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Yes
Buckeye Community Hope Foundation - Total Students:
- 499
- Teachers:
- 35
- 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 499 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 89.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- White
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
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.