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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
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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