Horizon

43-330 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253

Rating

Top 50%

Horizon serves 259 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

Horizon placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Horizon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Horizon's student population of 259 students has grown by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Total Students

259 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Horizon is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Horizon is 0.50, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1475 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Horizon, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-29%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Horizon and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-79%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Horizon and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Horizon and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Horizon and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Hispanic

66%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Horizon and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

25%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Horizon and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.50

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Horizon and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

85-89%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Horizon and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

47%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Horizon and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Desert Sands Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horizon's ranking?

Horizon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Horizon?

The graduation rate of Horizon is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Horizon?

259 students attend Horizon.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Horizon students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon?

Horizon has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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 Black History Month

February 01, 2023 (Wednesday)

First Day of Women's History Month

March 01, 2023 (Wednesday)

No School Holiday Spring Break

April 10, 2023 (Monday)

First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May 01, 2023 (Monday)

First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month

June 01, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education