Serving 54 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Horizon Alternative School's student population of 54 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Alternative School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#303 out of 311 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
n/a
1%
White
81%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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 #303 out of 311 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Horizon Alternative School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81%.
How many students attend Horizon Alternative School?
54 students attend Horizon Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Horizon Alternative School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 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 7:1, 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
What school district is Horizon Alternative School part of?
Horizon Alternative School is part of Uinta County School District #1.
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