Horizon Science Academy Lorain

Horizon Science Academy Lorain
760 Tower Blvd
Lorain, OH 44052
Charter School 829 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Horizon Science Academy Lorain is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades K–8 in Lorain, Ohio. As part of the Concept Schools network, the academy emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum with a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The school aims to provide a high-quality education in a supportive environment, integrating rigorous academics with character development to prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond.

The school is known for its small-classroom approach and its commitment to fostering a partnership between teachers, students, and families. Beyond core academic subjects, Horizon Science Academy Lorain often incorporates extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By maintaining a structured educational culture, the school strives to close the achievement gap and ensure that all students, regardless of background, have the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.
829
Total Students
54.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    367 (44.3 %)
  • White
    191 (23.0 %)
  • Black
    160 (19.3 %)
  • Two or More
    106 (12.8 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Phone: (440)282-4277
Website: http://www.horizonlorain.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 829
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
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 73
Grade 1 78
Grade 2 69
Grade 3 78
Grade 4 76
Grade 5 74
Grade 6 75
Grade 7 74
Grade 8 71
Grade 9 46
Grade 10 42
Grade 11 34
Grade 12 39
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
North Ridgeville Online Community
North Ridgeville City
34620 Bainbridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039 (9.6 miles away)
Not reported M - M