Horizon Charter
Tel:
(916)408-5200
- Horizon Charter serves 1,358 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Horizon Charter places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Horizon Charter's student population of 1,358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 435% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,358 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 75 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Horizon Charter is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6278 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 66% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 60-64% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Western Placer Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Horizon Charter is Lincoln High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Glen Edwards Middle School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Foskett Ranch Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Foskett Ranch Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 454 students
1.2 miles
1561 Joiner Pkwy.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916)434-5255 1.2 K-5 454 - Lincoln Creekside Oaks Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 623 students
1.3 miles
2030 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916)645-6380 1.3 K-5 623 - Lincoln First Street Grades: K-5 | 433 students
2.0 miles
1400 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916)645-6330 2.0 K-5 433 - Lincoln Glen Edwards Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 892 students
2.1 miles
204 L St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916)645-6370 2.1 6-8 892 - Lincoln Lincoln Crossing Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 659 students
2.1 miles
635 Groveland Ln.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916)434-5292 2.1 K-5 659
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