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Horizon Science Academy Columbus
High School · Horizon Science Academy Columbus · Columbus, OH
A charter high school in Columbus, OH where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1070 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Horizon Science Academy Columbus score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 39% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Horizon Science Academy Columbus 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 Columbus map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,090/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), 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
$53,430
Median home value
$210,600
Median rent
$1,082/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
40.5%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus North High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Columbus International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| St Francis De Sales High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 893 | Compare → |
| Graham School theCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 145 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Horizon Science Academy Columbus
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,853NCES 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 Academy Columbus is listed in Horizon Science Academy Columbus; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Science Academy Columbus
Horizon Science Academy Columbus is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Horizon Science Academy Columbus, serving approximately 624 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,964 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Science Academy Columbus
What grades does Horizon Science Academy Columbus serve?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy Columbus?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Columbus?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Columbus is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horizon Science Academy Columbus rank in OH?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus ranks #1,964 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Horizon Science Academy Columbus's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Academy Columbus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Science Academy Columbus has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Horizon Science Academy Columbus a charter school?
Yes, Horizon Science Academy Columbus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Horizon Science Academy Columbus a Title I school?
No, Horizon Science Academy Columbus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizon Science Academy Columbus?
47.3% of students at Horizon Science Academy Columbus qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 624
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (614) 846-7616
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43229)
- 54,237
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
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 43229; 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
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