Enrollment
839
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lorain, OH
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Science Academy Lorain, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390136505544Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Science Academy Lorain earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #13 of 13
- schools in Lorain · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Science Academy Lorain has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Science Academy Lorain ranks #13 of 13 schools in Lorain, OH.
School address
District: Horizon Science Academy Lorain · Ohio
NCES ID 390136505544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+107% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon Science Academy Lorain compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Horizon Science Academy Lorain is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Lorain, Ohio, enrolling 839 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 65.4% of students qualify for free meals, 107% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 91% of state schools at 839 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 55 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 839 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Horizon Science Academy Lorain spends $11,149 per pupil, 24% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 30.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 202 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 839 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lorain's public schools, it stands alongside Larkmoor Elementary School (432 students): Horizon Science Academy Lorain is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 18.8:1).
Horizon Science Academy Lorain is a single-school charter district, so Horizon Science Academy Lorain 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 Lorain compares
Horizon Science Academy Lorain on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 107% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
839
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 107% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Ohio - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$11,149
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 839 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 50.8%
African American 19.5%
White 18.5%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Horizon Science Academy Lorain is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horizon Science Academy Lorain, which includes Horizon Science Academy Lorain.
$11,149
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.5%
State 68.8%
Federal 30.7%
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 other schools in Lorain
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Larkmoor Elementary School
Standard public school
432 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Toni Wofford Morrison Es
Standard public school
324 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Frank Jacinto Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School
Standard public school
301 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Palm Elementary School
Standard public school
295 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Helen Steiner Rice Es
Standard public school
291 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~839 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Horizon Science Academy Lorain
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy Lorain?
Horizon Science Academy Lorain has 839 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lorain, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Lorain?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Lorain is 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Lorain?
65.4% of students at Horizon Science Academy Lorain are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Science Academy Lorain?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Science Academy Lorain is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in Lorain, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Science Academy Lorain?
Horizon Science Academy Lorain has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Lorain rank among schools in Lorain?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Science Academy Lorain ranks #13 of 13 schools in Lorain, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lorain on the city page.
Is Horizon Science Academy Lorain a good school?
Horizon Science Academy Lorain earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lorain?
None; Horizon Science Academy Lorain is a single-school charter district, and Horizon Science Academy Lorain is its only campus.
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