Horizon Science Academy Lorain

As a mid-sized all-grades campus in Lorain, Ohio, Horizon Science Academy Lorain serves 839 students from grades K through 12, run under Horizon Science Academy Lorain.

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

For racial and ethnic makeup, Horizon Science Academy Lorain records that 51% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 20% Black, 18% White, 11% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 11% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 52 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.1:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 25.8:1, putting Horizon Science Academy Lorain tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Lorain County) records that median household income runs about $73,347, roughly 29% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Lorain County's 92 public schools (combined enrollment of about 42,516 students), Horizon Science Academy Lorain is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is General Johnnie Wilson Middle School, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

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

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Horizon Science Academy Lorain has grew 24%, going from 679 students in 2018 to 839 in 2025. The White share of enrollment edged down from 30% to 18% over that span. Class-load math has widened: from 12.8:1 in 2018 to 16.1:1 in 2025.

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