Horizon Science Academy Columbus

hs.horizoncolumbus.org/

Charter School 680 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Horizon Science Academy Columbus, located on Morse Road, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Concept Schools network, the academy emphasizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with a strong focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to provide a structured and supportive learning environment that prepares students not only for high school graduation but also for success in competitive university settings.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the academy distinguishes itself through its small class sizes and a personalized approach to student achievement. By integrating technology into the classroom and offering various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to foster both critical thinking skills and character development. Horizon Science Academy Columbus is committed to serving a diverse student body, striving to close the achievement gap by providing high-quality educational resources to the local Columbus community.

680

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Science Academy Columbus
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	66
Black	569
Asian	8
Two or More	23

Black
569 (83.7%)
Hispanic
66 (9.7%)
Two or More
23 (3.4%)
White
14 (2.1%)
Asian
8 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Horizon Science Academy Columbus
Phone:	(614)846-7616
Website:	http://hs.horizoncolumbus.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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

Grade 9 202

Grade 10 173

Grade 11 165

Grade 12 140