HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY OF LORAIN

Name

HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY OF LORAIN

Legal name

Horizon Science Academy of Lorain

Website

https://horizonlorain.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJACAG

Charter STEM/STEAM-Focused Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Charter K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDAJACAJ

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Charter K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDAJAAAF

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYEDAJAFAM

Career Readiness & College Prep (In-School)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (School-Delivered)

Keywords

• K-12 STEM education
• Charter school education
• College preparatory programs
• Project-based learning
• Public charter schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Lorain

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Public charter school funded by state tax dollars per student enrollment. No tuition charged to parents.
2. Federal Grants: Concept Schools (managing organization) received nearly $14 million in federal grants including approximately $12 million through 2025 Charter Schools Program (CSP) CMO grant to support growth of high-performing charter public schools across the network. An additional ~$2 million awarded to Horizon Science Academy Austintown.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Horizon Science Academy of Lorain is a free public K-12 charter school delivering STEM-focused, college-preparatory education through project-based learning, robotics and drone competitions, College Credit Plus dual enrollment, and a 1:1 Chromebook program. The school is managed by Concept Schools and operates an extended school day and longer calendar year to drive academic outcomes, with reported 96% college acceptance and $52 million in merit-based scholarships for the Class of 2024. A second campus, HSA Lorain South, is opening in fall 2025 to expand capacity beyond the current roughly 720-800+ students.

Product overview

Horizon Science Academy of Lorain is a K-12 STEM-focused college preparatory charter school offering a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The school's core offering is its STEM-focused curriculum featuring project-based learning, robotics competitions, and science fair projects. Beyond the classroom, the school provides an extensive programs portfolio including the Concept Young Scholars Program (CYSP) mentorship, STEMCON regional/national competitions, MathCON math competitions, Art & Language Festival cultural events, Codeathon coding challenges, and Spoken Word Competition. The school also offers dual enrollment through College Credit Plus, college and career preparation via Future Institute, and a wide range of extracurricular clubs and sports. The school operates as part of the Concept Schools network, which manages 34 schools across six Midwestern states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STEM-Focused Curriculum A science, technology, engineering, and math-focused educational curriculum that prepares K-12 students for STEM careers through project-based learning, robotics competitions, science fair projects, and hands-on learning experiences.
• 1:1 Technology Program One-to-one Chromebook program providing each student with a personal Chromebook device for educational use, with tech support provided by designated staff.
• Concept Young Scholars Program (CYSP) A mentorship program for grades 5-12 that pairs students with mentors to develop character, improve academic success, and prepare for life after high school through community service and trips.
• STEMCON Annual STEM innovation event featuring the Concept Science and Engineering Fair (CONSEF), STEM Expo, RoboCon robotics competitions, and Math Olympics for students across the Concept Schools network.
• MathCON One of the most prestigious math competition programs in North America, offering students engagement with advanced math subjects through competitions and activities.
• Art & Language Festival Annual cultural celebration of language, art, dance, music, and song where students share talents on stage, held in Chicago.
• Codeathon Computer science design challenge where students collaboratively develop solutions to real-world issues over three weeks.
• Spoken Word Competition Annual competition providing a space for students to speak their truth and connect with peers through spoken word performances.
• Future Institute Program supporting 12th grade and college alumni students with transition to higher education, college persistence, and career ambitions, including the Future Leaders Initiative (FLI) mentorship program.
• College Credit Plus Dual enrollment program allowing students to earn college credits while in high school through partnership with Lorain County Community College.
• Clubs & Sports Programs Extracurricular activities offered to students including basketball, CYSP, international dance/music, morning show, prom committee, robotics, spoken word, student council, track, and volleyball.

Quantifiable outcome

• Charter school students demonstrate 1.2 years of academic growth for each school year enrolled
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Concept SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcept Schools is the charter management organization that manages Horizon Science Academy of Lorain. They provide comprehensive start-up, academic, financial, and operational services including the STEM-focused college-preparatory educational model, professional development, and network-wide resources. Concept Schools operates 34 schools across 6 Midwestern states.
• Buckeye Community Hope FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter authorizer/sponsor that grants the school's charter and provides oversight and accountability for the school's operations and academic performance.
• CogniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization providing quality assurance through accreditation and STEM certification. Recognized Concept Schools as a System of Distinction (top 5% of certified systems).
• Lorain County Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides informational sessions about College Credit Plus (CCP) program allowing students to earn college credits while in high school.
• Business Education Partnership Program (BEPP) PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal business community partnership providing opportunities for student engagement, potential employment pipeline, field trips, internships, and sponsorship of school events. Businesses receive recognition, newsletter inclusion, and community engagement opportunities.
• Future InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram supporting students and alumni with career guidance and the Future Leaders Initiative (FLI) mentorship program pairing students with professional mentors.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BASIS Charter Schools: STEM-focused charter school network offering college-preparatory K-12 curriculum with advanced coursework and high graduation outcomes. Directly comparable to HSA Lorain on STEM identity, college-prep mission, and emphasis on measurable academic outcomes.
• Uncommon Schools: Charter management organization operating college-preparatory public schools in underserved urban communities, with rigorous academic outcomes tracked publicly. Comparable to HSA Lorain on outcomes-driven culture, K-12 charter model, and college-prep identity.
• KIPP Schools: Large national charter network targeting underserved communities with college-preparatory education. Comparable to HSA Lorain on charter model, low-income student mission, and college-readiness outcomes metrics.
• Cristo Rey Network: National network of Catholic-inspired college-preparatory charter schools serving low-income families. Comparable to HSA Lorain on college-prep focus, mission-driven enrollment of low-income students, and emphasis on extended time (longer school day/year).
• IDEA Public Schools: National charter network focused on college preparation for students in underserved communities, with strong emphasis on measurable academic outcomes and college matriculation. Comparable to HSA Lorain on mission, student population, and outcome-driven approach.
• Accel Schools: Ohio-based charter management organization operating multiple K-12 campuses across the Midwest, including STEM and college-prep programs. Closest geographic and operational peer to HSA Lorain, sharing both the Ohio charter market and the CMO-managed charter model.

Broad incumbents

• National Heritage Academies: Established for-profit charter management organization operating 90+ schools across multiple states. Comparable to HSA Lorain on the CMO-managed charter model and K-12 college-prep mission, though broader in scale and geography.

Regional players

• Great Oaks Foundation: Charter management organization operating Great Oaks schools including in Ohio. Comparable to HSA Lorain on the CMO-managed charter model and college-prep mission, though not itself a STEM-focused network.
• Citizens Academy: Ohio-based K-12 charter school with comparable college-preparatory mission serving a similarly diverse student population. Closest direct in-state peer to HSA Lorain on geography and student population, though with a different curricular focus.
• I Can Schools: Cleveland-area charter school network serving K-8 students with a college-preparatory focus. Comparable to HSA Lorain on Northeast Ohio charter market, low-income student population, and college-prep mission at the K-8 level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HSALorain
• Facebookfacebook.com/HorizonScienceAcademyLorain
• Instagraminstagram.com/horizonscienceacademylorain
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/horizon-science-academy-of-lorain

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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