Summary:
Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School is the sole high school in the data set, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 259 students. The school is a public charter located in Ohio and is ranked 741 out of 828 districts in the state, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite maintaining a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 83.3%, Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School struggles academically, with student performance on state tests significantly below the state average across multiple subjects and grade levels. For instance, in 2024-2025, only 24% of 8th graders were proficient in science compared to the state average of 63%, and just 7.4% were proficient in Algebra I versus the state average of 59.4%. The school also faces a high chronic absenteeism rate of 61.9%, which likely contributes to the low academic outcomes.
While the school's low spending per student ($8,324) and small student-teacher ratio (11.2) suggest that resource allocation and staffing may not be the primary drivers of the underperformance, further investigation would be needed to identify the root causes, such as curriculum, instructional practices, or school climate. Addressing the challenges at Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve student learning and achievement.
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