Horizon Science Academy Lorain

www.horizonlorain.org/

Charter School 839 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Horizon Science Academy Lorain is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades K–8 in Lorain, Ohio. As part of the Concept Schools network, the academy emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum with a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The school aims to provide a high-quality education in a supportive environment, integrating rigorous academics with character development to prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond.

The school is known for its small-classroom approach and its commitment to fostering a partnership between teachers, students, and families. Beyond core academic subjects, Horizon Science Academy Lorain often incorporates extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By maintaining a structured educational culture, the school strives to close the achievement gap and ensure that all students, regardless of background, have the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

839

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	426
Black	164
Asian	1
Two or More	92
American Indian	1

Hispanic
426 (50.8%)
Black
164 (19.5%)
White
155 (18.5%)
Two or More
92 (11.0%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Phone:	(440)282-4277
Website:	http://www.horizonlorain.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	839
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
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 74

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 70

Grade 8 67

Grade 9 62

Grade 10 50