Enrollment
462
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, OH
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390132205440Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools.
- #6 of 29
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School ranks #6 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School · Ohio
NCES ID 390132205440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+147% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 462 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.2:1, Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is leaner than roughly 89% of Ohio schools and 33% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 77.9% of students qualify for free meals, 147% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 59 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is predominantly African American (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 154 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 32.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 243 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 462 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Columbus's middle schools, it stands alongside Woodward Park Middle School (836 students): Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 16.1:1).
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is a single-school charter district, so Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School compares
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 33% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 147% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 147% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 11% in Ohio - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.8%
White 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School, which includes Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School.
$12,422
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.9%
State 67.1%
Federal 32.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar middle schools in Columbus
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodward Park Middle School
Standard public school
836 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Dominion Middle School
Standard public school
745 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Finland Middle School
Standard public school
673 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mccord Middle School
Standard public school
636 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Norton Middle School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
World Language Middle School
Standard public school
536 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School has 462 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 33% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School?
77.9% of students at Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is African American at 88.7% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School rank among middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School ranks #6 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School a good school?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School?
None; Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is a single-school charter district, and Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is its only campus.
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