Horizons High School

Horizons High School serves 15 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Horizons High School's student population of 15 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Horizons High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)
≤20%
47%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)
<50%
56%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
13%
11%
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White
80%
75%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.34
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Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Horizons High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizons High School?
The graduation rate of Horizons High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Horizons High School?
15 students attend Horizons High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Horizons High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizons High School?
Horizons High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Horizons High School offer ?
Horizons High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizons High School part of?
Horizons High School is part of Todd County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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