Concept Schools is a nonprofit management and consulting organization based in Chicago supporting the development of urban science-focused charter schools in the Midwestern United States.
The group currently manages 27 tuition-free science, technology and math-focused schools in 7 Midwest states. Serving about 8200 students, Concept-managed schools are located in urban areas in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Missouri. Out of 8200 students, 82% are minority and 81% come from economically disadvantaged families. 8% of the students have special education services and 5% are English language learners.
The first two Horizon Science Academies opened in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio in 1999. The network began expansion in 2002. As of 2013, it includes schools in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Minnesota and Michigan.
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