Serving 29 students in grades 9-12, Horizons Exploratory Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizons Exploratory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Horizons Exploratory Academy's student population of 29 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizons Exploratory Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizons Exploratory Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#347 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
35%
Black
4%
4%
White
72%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizons Exploratory Academy's ranking?
Horizons Exploratory Academy is ranked #347 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizons Exploratory Academy?
The graduation rate of Horizons Exploratory Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Horizons Exploratory Academy?
29 students attend Horizons Exploratory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Horizons Exploratory Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizons Exploratory Academy?
Horizons Exploratory Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Horizons Exploratory Academy offer ?
Horizons Exploratory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Horizons Exploratory Academy part of?
Horizons Exploratory Academy is part of Salida School District No. R-32.
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