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School Comparison

Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School
vs.
Northland High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School
Northland High School
  • Northland High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School (731 vs. 150).
  • Northland High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School (222 vs. 109).
  • Northland High School reported a higher students per counselor than Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School (241.8:1 vs. 167.7:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Northland High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School (731 vs. 150).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Northland High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School (222 vs. 109).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Northland High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School (166 vs. 123).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Northland High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School (71 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Northland High School reported a higher students per counselor than Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School (241.8:1 vs. 167.7:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Northland High School

4 metrics were reported by Northland High School. Comparable data for Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
83%
AP courses offered
4
AP enrollment
64
Gifted & talented
7

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School
$15,852.59
Northland High School
$22,307.16
Local revenue share
Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School
1.1%
Northland High School
55.4%
State revenue share
Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School
59.6%
Northland High School
18.5%
Federal revenue share
Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School
39.4%
Northland High School
26.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School
29.9%
Northland High School
65.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Franklin County
$73,795
Franklin County
$73,795
Poverty rate
Franklin County
14.5%
Franklin County
14.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin County
42%
Franklin County
42%
Unemployment rate
Franklin County
4%
Franklin County
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.