Enrollment
515
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390051005220 Charter school
Horizon Science Academy Toledo — Toledo, OH
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Science Academy Toledo, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Horizon Science Academy Toledo · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon Science Academy Toledo compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Horizon Science Academy Toledo reports 515 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 515 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Horizon Science Academy Toledo spends $16,564 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.7% from local sources (property taxes), 66.9% from the state, and 32.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Horizon Science Academy Toledo compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 34% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 70% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
— 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Ohio — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,564
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 515 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
274
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 53.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 515 Top 70% in Ohio — larger than 30% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390051005220
Student demographics
African American 56.1%
White 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 56.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 515:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.9%
In-school suspensions 274
Out-of-school suspensions 45
Expulsions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horizon Science Academy Toledo, which includes Horizon Science Academy Toledo.
$16,564
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.7%
State 66.9%
Federal 32.4%
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 Toledo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Toledo School for the Arts
Standard public school
750 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
Standard public school
607 students 54.7:1 students per teacher
Woodward High School
Standard public school
570 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Beverly Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Mctigue Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Ottawa Hills High School
Standard public school
475 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Horizon Science Academy Toledo
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy Toledo?
Horizon Science Academy Toledo has 515 students enrolled. It is a other school in Toledo, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Toledo?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Toledo is 12:1, which is 34% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Science Academy Toledo?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Science Academy Toledo is African American at 56.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Toledo, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Science Academy Toledo?
Horizon Science Academy Toledo has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.