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About this school
Horizon Science Academy - Columbus Primary is
an urban public school
in Columbus, Ohio that is part of Ohio Department of Education.
It serves 260 students
in grades K - 1.
Its teachers have had 33 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Horizon Science Academy - Columbus Primary Demographics
85%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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93%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Horizon Science Academy - Columbus Primary
$14,625
raised using DonorsChoose
33
projects
funded
14
teachers
funded
109
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
8
projects for
technology
4
projects for
books
9
projects
for
art supplies
Horizon Science Academy - Columbus Primary has received support from
81 individuals from Ohio and
28 individuals out-of-state.