Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities

Grades:
K-6
Cost:
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities is a tuition-free public charter school.
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
No
District:
Charter

Minneapolis School Finder Rating

Average

About

About Us

Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities’ mission is to provide a safe & enriching learning environment where the whole student is nurtured & developed. Teachers & administrators pledge to support the academic & emotional well-being of every student. Students will finish school prepared with skills & knowledge that will give them advantages throughout their future educational & life experiences.

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Spanish, Somali, Ukrainian

Extra programming

Cultural Extracurriculars, Sports

Extracurriculars Offered:

Cultural Extracurriculars, Sports

Uniforms

Students who attend Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities are required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

To enroll, contact Office Manager at (612) 712-5252 or f.jama@horizontwincities.org.

Students at this school

Students, by population (171 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    91%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    8%
  • Two or more races
    0%
  • White
    2%
  • English Language Learner
    55%
  • From a Low Income Background
    95%
  • Special Education
    6%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (10 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    22%
  • Hispanic
    0%
  • Two or more races
    0%
  • White
    78%

Average student to teacher ratio

12:1

Academics

Average

Academic performance rating

Average

Academic programming

Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities offers arts-focused programming, College Prep, online learning, personalized learning, & STEM/STEAM programming.

Academic Programs Offered:

Arts Focused Programming, College Prep, Online Learning, Personalized Learning, STEM/STEAM

Special education programming

No response from school.

Curricula

No response from school.

English language learner programming

No response from school.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

2 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2025 math proficiency - 15%

3 out of 10 students read at grade level

2025 reading proficiency - 26%

Progress

% of students on track
2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

3 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math

2025 math progress - 32%

5 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading

2025 reading progress - 49%

Climate

Below Average

Climate performance rating

Below Average

School values

No response from school.

Recess

No response from school.

Discipline Policy

No response from school.

Bullying Prevention Policy

No response from school.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
57% 71% 27% 100% 50% 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
67% 57% 58% 76% 2021 2022 2023 2024 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0

Equity

Average

Equity performance rating

Average

Equity vision

No response from school.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 20% Black or African American City average 18% English Language Learner City average 22% From a Low Income Background City average 20% All students
0% 100% City average 20% Black or African American City average 18% English Language Learner City average 22% From a Low Income Background City average 20% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 42% From a Low Income Background City average 40% All students City average 41% Black or African American City average 42% English Language Learner
0% 100% City average 42% From a Low Income Background City average 40% All students City average 41% Black or African American City average 42% English Language Learner

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 50% White
0% 100% City average 50% White

Teachers of color

22%

Students of color

99%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 78% Black or African American City average 69% English Language Learner City average 76% From a Low Income Background City average 76% All students
0% 100% City average 78% Black or African American City average 69% English Language Learner City average 76% From a Low Income Background City average 76% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 0 All students
0% 100% City average 0 All students