Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Horizons Academy 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 51% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizons Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Horizons Academy's student population of 368 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizons Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizons Academy is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3545 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
38%
36%
Black
36%
21%
White
21%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
51%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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 is Horizons Academy's ranking?
Horizons Academy is ranked #3545 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizons Academy?
The graduation rate of Horizons Academy is 51%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Horizons Academy?
368 students attend Horizons Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Horizons Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizons Academy?
Horizons Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Horizons Academy offer ?
Horizons Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Horizons Academy part of?
Horizons Academy is part of Manatee School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day Students
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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