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Public middle school · Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School

Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School

Grades 06–08 · Columbus, OH · NCES 390132205440

Charter

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

462

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

42

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Ohio middle enrollment

54th percentile

Compared with 650 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

462

Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School: 462 reported students.

State peer staffing position

3th percentile

11:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School

Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Columbus. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School. NCES reports 462 students for 2024–25.

Among 650 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, below the Ohio median of 16.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (88.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%). English learners represent 12.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 3 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
12.9%
Students with disabilities
13.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
Not reported
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White1.7%
  • Hispanic5.8%
  • Black88.7%
  • Asian0.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial2.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.