Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown's student population of 188 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2997 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
47%
17%
White
38%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown's ranking?
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown is ranked #2997 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown?
188 students attend Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown students are Black, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown?
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown offer ?
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown part of?
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown is part of Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown School District.
In what neighborhood is Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown located?
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown is located in the Burkhardt neighborhood of Dayton, OH.
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