High Horizons Magnet School

700 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
High Horizons Magnet School serves 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
High Horizons Magnet School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

High Horizons Magnet School's student population of 439 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

High Horizons Magnet School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of High Horizons Magnet School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#820 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
49%
29%
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Black
36%
13%
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White
12%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.62
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Horizons Magnet School's ranking?
High Horizons Magnet School is ranked #820 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend High Horizons Magnet School?
439 students attend High Horizons Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of High Horizons Magnet School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Horizons Magnet School?
High Horizons Magnet School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does High Horizons Magnet School offer ?
High Horizons Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High Horizons Magnet School part of?
High Horizons Magnet School is part of Bridgeport School District.

School Reviews

1   6/21/2021
The gym floor is dusty. They say they clean the floor daily but they don't; I saw a girl in my grade kill a bug in there with a door stopper, then the boy behind her took the door stopper and mushed it against the floor. Every time you put your hand on the floor 8 tons of dust come with it. Plus half of the gym is covered in furniture. But yea the gym is EXTREMELY dirty.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - fruity voldemort
3   10/29/2016
I think high horizons is a great school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Angowa
5   2/22/2014
Great school. Was well diversed and really challenges students.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - purpl

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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