Horizon Science Academy-Dayton

es.horizondayton.org/

Charter School 182 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Horizon Science Academy-Dayton is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in the Dayton, Ohio, area. As part of the Concept Schools network, the academy emphasizes a rigorous academic environment that integrates a college-preparatory curriculum with a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to provide students from diverse backgrounds with the skills and habits necessary for success in higher education and future professional careers.

The academy differentiates itself through a structured educational model that prioritizes small class sizes, individualized attention, and a close partnership between parents, teachers, and students. Beyond the classroom, Horizon Science Academy-Dayton encourages holistic development by offering a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By fostering a culture of high expectations and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its student body to become well-rounded, responsible citizens in an increasingly technology-driven global society.

182

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Science Academy-Dayton
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	3
Black	170
Two or More	4

Black
170 (93.4%)
White
5 (2.7%)
Two or More
4 (2.2%)
Hispanic
3 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Horizon Science Academy-Dayton
Phone:	(937)277-1177
Website:	http://es.horizondayton.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 23