Serving 75 students in grades 6-12, Horizon Center. Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
36%
Black
88%
21%
White
3%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≤20%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon Center. Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Horizon Center. Alternative School is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 79%.
How many students attend Horizon Center. Alternative School?
75 students attend Horizon Center. Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Horizon Center. Alternative School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Center. Alternative School?
Horizon Center. Alternative School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Horizon Center. Alternative School offer ?
Horizon Center. Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Horizon Center. Alternative School part of?
Horizon Center. Alternative School is part of Alachua School District.
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