Serving 125 students in grades 9-12, Horizon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan 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 Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon High School's student population of 125 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horizon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2407 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Asian
32%
4%
Black
38%
18%
White
27%
63%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)84%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon High School's ranking?
Horizon High School is ranked #2407 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon High School?
The graduation rate of Horizon High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Horizon High School?
125 students attend Horizon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Horizon High School students are Black, 32% of students are Asian, 27% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon High School?
Horizon High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Horizon High School offer ?
Horizon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Horizon High School part of?
Horizon High School is part of Hamtramck School District Of The City Of.
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