Horizon High School

5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,999 students in grades 9-12, Horizon High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,999 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in CO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Horizon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Horizon High School's student population of 1,999 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,999 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
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School Rankings

Horizon High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#265 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
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45%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Horizon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Horizon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Horizon High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
32%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
55%
52%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Horizon High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of Horizon High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Horizon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Horizon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horizon High School's ranking?
Horizon High School is ranked #265 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Horizon High School often compared to?
Horizon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Range High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon High School?
The graduation rate of Horizon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Horizon High School?
1,999 students attend Horizon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Horizon High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon High School?
Horizon High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Horizon High School offer ?
Horizon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Horizon High School part of?
Horizon High School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,999 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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