Overview
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Columbus, Ohio. The school enrolls 453 students. It is part of the Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Ohio state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictHorizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School
County39049
CityColumbus
ZIP43229
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID390132205440
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment453
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %86%
State Avg47%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)