Serving 70 students in grades 9-12, New Horizon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Horizon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Horizon High School's student population of 70 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Horizon High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Horizon High School?
The graduation rate of New Horizon High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend New Horizon High School?
70 students attend New Horizon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of New Horizon High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Horizon High School?
New Horizon High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Horizon High School offer ?
New Horizon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Horizon High School part of?
New Horizon High School is part of Banning Unified School District.
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