Columbus International High School vs Horizon Science Academy Columbus
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus International High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
540 students
Horizon Science Academy Columbus
Columbus · Charter high · Grades 9–12
680 students
| Measure | Columbus International High School Columbus, Ohio | Horizon Science Academy Columbus Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #720 of 802 | #589 of 802 |
| National rank | #15481 of 16,910 | #9911 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 540 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Science Academy Columbus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 18.8).
- •Horizon Science Academy Columbus does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Horizon Science Academy Columbus does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 29%).
- •Horizon Science Academy Columbus does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.9).
- •Horizon Science Academy Columbus is the larger school with 680 students compared with 540.
- •Columbus International High School is a public school while Horizon Science Academy Columbus is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus International High School better than Horizon Science Academy Columbus?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Science Academy Columbus ranks higher (44.1 vs 18.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbus International High School and Horizon Science Academy Columbus?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus International High School: 540. Horizon Science Academy Columbus: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus International High School and Horizon Science Academy Columbus rank in Ohio?
Columbus International High School is 720th of 802 and Horizon Science Academy Columbus is 589th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).