Summary:
Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in this district. With a student population that is 90% African American, the school faces significant challenges, including extremely low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a 0% four-year graduation rate.
Academically, Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati struggles mightily, with proficiency rates on state tests that are far below the Ohio state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 8th grade science, only 19.4% of students are proficient compared to 62.1% statewide. Similarly, in 3rd grade math, just 29.4% of students are proficient versus 62.1% in Ohio. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 55.2% is more than double the state average, likely contributing to these poor academic outcomes.
Despite the school's low student-teacher ratio of 10.3 to 1, Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati continues to struggle, with a 0.0% four-year graduation rate in 2017-2018. The school's $8,783 per-student spending in 2018-2019 was below the state average, but it's unclear if this is a significant factor in the school's challenges. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture, and significant improvements are needed across multiple areas to better serve the students and community.
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