Serving 51 students in grades 7-12, Horizon Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming 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 Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Horizon Alternative School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Evanston, WY, encompassing approximately 1,026.7 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 19.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 30.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon Alternative School's student population of 51 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Rise
School Rankings
Horizon Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Alternative School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#290 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-59%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Alternative School's ranking?
Horizon Alternative School is ranked #290 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Horizon Alternative School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Horizon Alternative School?
51 students attend Horizon Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Horizon Alternative School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon Alternative School?
Horizon Alternative School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Horizon Alternative School offer ?
Horizon Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon Alternative School part of?
Horizon Alternative School is part of Uinta County School District #1.
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