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Horizon Science Acad Cleveland

High School · Horizon Science Acad Cleveland · Cleveland, OH

A charter high school in Cleveland, OH where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

6000 S Marginal Rd, Cleveland, OH 44103

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-8.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-32.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation12.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$16,476
Chronic Absenteeism48.1%

Students at Horizon Science Acad Cleveland score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 15% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Horizon Science Acad Cleveland sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cleveland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,040/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cleveland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$24,219

Median home value

$57,600

Median rent

$720/mo

College educated

11.7%

Homeownership

32.3%

Poverty rate

41.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
12.7% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Martin De Porres SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1private9–120.5 mi382Compare →
Wade ParkEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–91.3 mi401Compare →
Daniel E Morgan SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–121.5 mi290Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Horizon Science Acad Cleveland

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,476NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Horizon Science Acad Cleveland is listed in Horizon Science Acad Cleveland; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Horizon Science Acad Cleveland

Horizon Science Acad Cleveland is a public high school in Cleveland, OH, part of Horizon Science Acad Cleveland, serving approximately 308 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,031 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Horizon Science Acad Cleveland

What grades does Horizon Science Acad Cleveland serve?

Horizon Science Acad Cleveland serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Horizon Science Acad Cleveland?

Horizon Science Acad Cleveland has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Acad Cleveland?

The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Acad Cleveland is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Horizon Science Acad Cleveland rank in OH?

Horizon Science Acad Cleveland ranks #3,031 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Horizon Science Acad Cleveland's MySchoolScout rating?

Horizon Science Acad Cleveland has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Horizon Science Acad Cleveland?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Science Acad Cleveland has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Horizon Science Acad Cleveland a charter school?

Yes, Horizon Science Acad Cleveland is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Horizon Science Acad Cleveland a Title I school?

No, Horizon Science Acad Cleveland is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
308
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.1%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 44103)
13,776
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
40.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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