Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School

Located at 250 Shoup Mill Road in Dayton, Ohio, Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School operates as an open, independent charter district dedicated to serving middle and high school students across grades 6 through 12. Situated within the suburban landscape of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metropolitan region, this single-school district functions as its own local educational agency for federal programs, providing a focused academic pathway for local families. The academy delivers a structured secondary curriculum spanning middle school through graduation, creating a unified educational experience aimed at preparing young scholars for post-secondary success in college and workforce environments.

The district supports a diverse student body of 300 scholars, balanced between 156 female and 144 male students, with significant enrollment centered in the early high school years—notably high concentrations in ninth (68 students) and tenth (62 students) grades. Culturally, the student body is predominantly Black (280 students), alongside multiracial, Hispanic, White, and Pacific Islander peers. Academic delivery is sustained by a robust organizational team of 64 full-time equivalent staff members, including 14 dedicated support personnel and 50 full-time educators. This generous staffing structure yields an impressive student-to-teacher ratio of six to one, allowing for highly individualized instruction, strong mentorship, and a closely monitored learning environment suited for academic growth.