New Horizons Alternative School serves 777 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
777 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)21%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)17%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
71%
13%
White
20%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% IN state average).
How many students attend New Horizons Alternative School?
777 students attend New Horizons Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of New Horizons Alternative School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Horizons Alternative School?
New Horizons Alternative School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Horizons Alternative School offer ?
New Horizons Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is New Horizons Alternative School part of?
New Horizons Alternative School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.
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