Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio — 1 schools

176
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$32,149
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati operates 1 public schools serving 176 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 209 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Hamilton County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $32,149 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 4.5% local, 45.1% state, and 50.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration.

a 209:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 28.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.6% African American, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% White across the district's schools.

Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati accounts for 100.0% of all Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati student-counselor ratio is 209:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati chronic absenteeism rate is 28.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati is typically wider than the Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

50.4%
Federal
45.1%
State
4.5%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Hamilton County county, where this district is located.

$958
Studio/mo
$1,051
1 BR/mo
$1,353
2 BR/mo
$1,785
3 BR/mo
$1,976
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati.

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 85.6%
Multiracial 7.2%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

209:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati

School Enrollment
Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati
Charter
209

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati?

Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 176 students.

How much does Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati spend per student?

Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati spends $32,149 per student.

What is the average rent near Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hamilton County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati?

Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati students are 85.6% African American, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% White, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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