Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

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Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is a public charter elementary school serving approximately 400 students in grades K-8 in the city of Youngstown, Ohio. The school has a diverse student population that is predominantly African American, but it has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom half of Ohio elementary schools.

Academically, Horizon Science Academy Youngstown lags behind the state average in proficiency rates across all grade levels and subjects, particularly in mathematics. However, the school performs better in English Language Arts, with several grade levels exceeding the state average. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also been a significant concern, rising from 21.8% in 2019-2020 to 60.8% in 2022-2023, well above the state average. While the school performs relatively well for its African American student population, its low-income students struggle, ranking in the bottom half of Ohio elementary schools for this subgroup.

Despite these challenges, Horizon Science Academy Youngstown's relatively low student-teacher ratio and its strengths in certain areas suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement with the right strategies and interventions. The school's inconsistent academic performance and equity concerns highlight the need for a more comprehensive and targeted approach to improving student learning outcomes and addressing the root causes of absenteeism.


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Public, Charter K-8

 3403 Southern Blvd
       Youngstown, OH  44507-2044


(330) 782-3003

District: Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

SchoolDigger Rank:
1051st of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,796 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  388

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.2%
Hispanic:
17.8%
Two or more races:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.5% Help


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Compare Details Horizon Science Academy Youngstown ranks worse than 66.6% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.66. (See more...)
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Compare Details Horizon Science Academy Youngstown ranks worse than 66.3% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.29. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65.2%), Hispanic (17.8%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Horizon Science Academy Youngstown employs 25 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is $12,796.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Horizon Science Academy Youngstown:

SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Science Academy Youngstown 1051st of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Horizon Science Academy Youngstown in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Science Academy Youngstown 693rd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Horizon Science Academy Youngstown in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Science Academy Youngstown 566th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 30.71 1352nd 1709 20.9%
2013 29.55 1333rd 1701 21.6%
2014 20.00 1412th 1687 16.3%
2015 18.52 1409th 1684 16.3%
2016 5.73 1596th 1678 4.9%
2017 10.15 1486th 1651 10.0%
2018 16.45 1370th 1636 16.3%
2019 23.14 1326th 1676 20.9%
2021 14.20 1311th 1610 18.6%
2022 21.61 1228th 1588 22.7%
2023 35.06 1090th 1596 31.7%
2024 38.66 1051st 1577 33.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.41 1224th 1465 16.5%
2019 32.62 1095th 1465 25.3%
2021 16.87 1140th 1404 18.8%
2022 28.44 1048th 1419 26.1%
2023 45.77 860th 1447 40.6%
2024 46.60 884th 1484 40.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.73 1372nd 1518 9.6%
2019 12.20 1337th 1502 11.0%
2021 8.31 1306th 1467 11.0%
2022 21.12 1173rd 1488 21.2%
2023 31.77 1045th 1483 29.5%
2024 36.88 1005th 1466 31.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.62 1277th 1536 16.9%
2019 34.38 1104th 1535 28.1%
2021 12.98 1230th 1499 17.9%
2022 17.46 1216th 1518 19.9%
2023 30.11 1087th 1498 27.4%
2024 35.44 1028th 1485 30.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.05 341st 598 43.0%
2019 53.77 257th 605 57.5%
2021 32.24 331st 533 37.9%
2022 43.60 296th 601 50.7%
2023 60.16 175th 610 71.3%
2024 69.44 134th 603 77.8%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

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Rank History for all middle school students at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 46.54 682nd 989 31.0%
2013 40.21 722nd 1001 27.9%
2014 23.06 814th 1008 19.2%
2015 10.62 917th 1035 11.4%
2016 5.82 1000th 1050 4.8%
2017 5.34 986th 1038 5.0%
2018 23.60 759th 1010 24.9%
2019 29.11 748th 1050 28.8%
2021 22.47 758th 1037 26.9%
2022 34.56 690th 1017 32.2%
2023 44.64 629th 1048 40.0%
2024 35.29 693rd 1046 33.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.58 679th 924 26.5%
2019 38.34 649th 945 31.3%
2021 27.33 668th 923 27.6%
2022 42.99 569th 947 39.9%
2023 56.98 439th 974 54.9%
2024 41.97 612th 989 38.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.21 685th 897 23.6%
2019 20.14 738th 917 19.5%
2021 14.23 742nd 910 18.5%
2022 23.98 714th 925 22.8%
2023 36.59 627th 943 33.5%
2024 28.18 687th 942 27.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.46 766th 916 16.4%
2019 33.84 662nd 933 29.0%
2021 21.02 699th 924 24.4%
2022 35.83 630th 946 33.4%
2023 47.21 552nd 963 42.7%
2024 33.30 659th 958 31.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.30 169th 384 56.0%
2019 62.05 133rd 405 67.2%
2021 41.88 182nd 385 52.7%
2022 62.38 117th 413 71.7%
2023 70.02 90th 436 79.4%
2024 59.97 128th 429 70.2%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 15 137 1 27 0 0 18 0 198
2012 23 238 1 26 0 0 28 0 316
2013 31 300 0 28 0 0 29 0 388
2014 31 327 0 28 0 0 27 0 413
2015 32 330 0 29 0 0 19 0 410
2016 29 309 0 35 1 0 31 0 405
2017 34 297 0 40 1 0 40 0 412
2018 31 281 0 55 1 0 43 0 411
2019 23 281 0 55 0 0 44 0 403
2020 20 265 0 61 1 0 39 0 386
2021 18 230 0 46 1 0 38 0 333
2022 34 282 0 44 0 0 48 0 408
2023 24 266 0 66 0 0 37 0 393
2024 32 253 0 69 0 0 34 0 388

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 198 14.0 14.1 0
2012 316 20.0 15.8 98.7
2013 388 30.0 12.9 0
2014 413 29.0 14.2 76
2015 410 n/a n/a 76.6
2016 405 37.0 10.9 77.5
2017 412 42.1 9.7 n/a
2018 411 52.1 7.8 n/a
2019 403 27.1 14.8 n/a
2020 386 28.1 13.7 n/a
2021 333 24.1 13.8 n/a
2022 408 27.0 15.1 n/a
2023 393 29.0 13.5 n/a
2024 388 25.0 15.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 198 14.0 14.1 0
2012 316 20.0 15.8 98.7
2013 388 30.0 12.9 0
2014 413 29.0 14.2 76
2015 410 n/a n/a 76.6
2016 405 37.0 10.9 77.5
2017 412 42.1 9.7 n/a
2018 411 52.1 7.8 n/a
2019 403 27.1 14.8 n/a
2020 386 28.1 13.7 n/a
2021 333 24.1 13.8 n/a
2022 408 27.0 15.1 n/a
2023 393 29.0 13.5 n/a
2024 388 25.0 15.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,995
2022 $9,578
2023 $10,566
2024 $12,796

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Horizon Science Academy Youngstown

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1326th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1090th of 1596 Elementary schools
 10.8%
Ranks 748th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 629th of 1048 Middle schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy Youngstown)51.163.6
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy Youngstown)48.936.4
 12.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy Youngstown)4940.9
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy Youngstown)56.940.9
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Horizon Science Academy Youngstown)2235.3
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy Youngstown)34.130.6
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy Youngstown)43.963.9
 20%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy Youngstown)39.534.8
 4.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy Youngstown)39.556.5
 17%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy Youngstown)31.424.4
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy Youngstown)54.364.3
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Horizon Science Academy Youngstown)48.653.3
 4.7%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Science Academy Youngstown)51.430
 21.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Science Academy Youngstown)28.660
 31.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students403393
 2.5%
African American281266
 5.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic5566
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White2324
 4.3%
Two or More Races4437
 15.9%


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Horizon Science Academy Youngstown ranks 1051st of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 388 students attended Horizon Science Academy Youngstown.

Students at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown are 65% African American, 18% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% White.


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