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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY-CINCINNATI·NCES 390044105000

Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati

1055 Laidlaw Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237 · (513) 242-0099 · Hamilton County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL209 STUDENTS
Enrollment
209
Elementary
STATE 404
Student : Teacher
8.4:1
25 FTE teachers
STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
9
Grade 1
22
Grade 2
15
Grade 3
32
Grade 4
19
Grade 5
24
Grade 6
31
Grade 7
33
Grade 8
24
Student demographics
White
10%
STATE 65%
Hispanic
115%
STATE 8%
Black
17986%
STATE 17%
Asian
10%
STATE 3%
Two+
157%
STATE 7%
Native American
10%
STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11455%
Female
9545%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
19.9%
OH avg 59.8% . +3.0pp since 2021
Math
16.0%
OH avg 56.1% . +8.5pp since 2021

What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 20 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 16 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Ohio schools, those numbers are about 60 and 56. Reading and writing scores are up about 3 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 8 points.

Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
209
-82 (-28%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.4:1
was 9.1:1
% White
0%
was 2%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
86%
was 91%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati

Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati is one of the low-enrollment elementary-level communitys in Cincinnati, Ohio, overseen by Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati, with 209 students on its rolls from grades K through 8. Compared to the state average of about 404 students per school, that is 48% leaner than typical.

Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati sits inside Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

Demographically, Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati reports that the student body is overwhelmingly Black (86%). Other groups include 7% multiracial, 5% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 24% Black, putting the school's mix considerably more Black than the area baseline.

On the resource side, On paper, Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati has 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 8.4:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.9:1 average.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Hamilton County) shows that median household earnings sit near $72,470, about 42% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Hamilton County runs 212 public schools (combined enrollment of about 111,403 students), of which Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati is one.

ReGeneration Bond Hill is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in an urban area. As a public charter, Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Looking at the recent track record. Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati's enrollment has declined 28% since 2018, when it stood at 291 (now 209). Over the same period, the Black share decreased from 91% to 86%.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Hamilton County at a glance

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Population
830,774
Census ACS
Median income
$72,470
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
212
111,403 students

Quick facts

School name
Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati
District
Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati
Address
1055 Laidlaw Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Phone
(513) 242-0099
County
Hamilton County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
209
Teachers (FTE)
25
Student–teacher ratio
8.4:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
390044105000
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati
What is the total enrollment at Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati?
Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati enrolls approximately 209 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati serve?
Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many teachers does Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati have?
Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati employs 25 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati?
At Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati, the student body is approximately 0% White, 5% Hispanic, 86% Black, 0% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati in?
Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati is part of Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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