Horizon Charter

873 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,572 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Horizon Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Horizon Charter's student population of 1,572 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers

School Rankings

Horizon Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Charter is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3515 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
34%
33%
51%
47%
37%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
48%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horizon Charter's ranking?
Horizon Charter is ranked #3515 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon Charter?
The graduation rate of Horizon Charter is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Horizon Charter?
1,572 students attend Horizon Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Horizon Charter students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Charter?
Horizon Charter has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Horizon Charter offer ?
Horizon Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Horizon Charter part of?
Horizon Charter is part of Horizon Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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