Serving 780 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Horizon ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon's student population of 780 students has grown by 293% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 86% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6665 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon's ranking?
Horizon is ranked #6665 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon?
The graduation rate of Horizon is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Horizon?
780 students attend Horizon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Horizon students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon?
Horizon has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Horizon offer ?
Horizon offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Horizon part of?
Horizon is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Horizon yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2024 (Sunday)
First Day of American Indian Heritage Month
November 01, 2024 (Friday)
Holiday: Thanksgiving Break No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
First Day of Black History Month
February 01, 2025 (Saturday)
First Day of Women's History Month
March 01, 2025 (Saturday)
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