Horizon Science Academy Lorain vs Lorain High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Lorain · Charter other · Grades K–12
839 students
Lorain High School
Lorain · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,773 students
| Measure | Horizon Science Academy Lorain Lorain, Ohio | Lorain High School Lorain, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #674 of 802 |
| National rank | – | #14398 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 839 | 1,773 |
| Enrollment | 839 | 1,773 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 23% |
| city | Lorain | Lorain |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Science Academy Lorain does better on math proficiency (57% vs 23%).
- •Horizon Science Academy Lorain does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 38%).
- •Horizon Science Academy Lorain does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.9).
- •Lorain High School is the larger school with 1,773 students compared with 839.
- •Horizon Science Academy Lorain is a charter school while Lorain High School is a public 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 Horizon Science Academy Lorain better than Lorain High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Horizon Science Academy Lorain and Lorain High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lorain and Lorain in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Science Academy Lorain: 839. Lorain High School: 1,773. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Science Academy Lorain and Lorain High School rank in Ohio?
Horizon Science Academy Lorain is unranked and Lorain High School is 674th of 802 among other schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).