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School Comparison

Horizon Science Academy Lorain
vs.
Brookside High School

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

Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Brookside High School
  • Horizon Science Academy Lorain reported a higher students per counselor than Brookside High School (831:1 vs. 264.5:1).
  • Horizon Science Academy Lorain reported a higher chronically absent students than Brookside High School (291 vs. 142).
  • Brookside High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Horizon Science Academy Lorain (128 vs. 3).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Horizon Science Academy Lorain reported a higher chronically absent students than Brookside High School (291 vs. 142).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Brookside High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Horizon Science Academy Lorain (130 vs. 27).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Brookside High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Horizon Science Academy Lorain (128 vs. 3).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Horizon Science Academy Lorain reported a higher violent incidents than Brookside High School (61 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Horizon Science Academy Lorain reported a higher students per counselor than Brookside High School (831:1 vs. 264.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Brookside High School

3 metrics were reported by Brookside High School. Comparable data for Horizon Science Academy Lorain is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
2
AP enrollment
17
Gifted & talented
142

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
$13,441.5
Brookside High School
$15,831.85
Local revenue share
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
0.7%
Brookside High School
63.2%
State revenue share
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
59.6%
Brookside High School
26.5%
Federal revenue share
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
39.7%
Brookside High School
10.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
35.1%
Brookside High School
26.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Lorain County
$70,693
Lorain County
$70,693
Poverty rate
Lorain County
12.8%
Lorain County
12.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lorain County
27.9%
Lorain County
27.9%
Unemployment rate
Lorain County
4%
Lorain 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.