Horizons School: Independent Study

1 Santa Barbara Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

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Horizons School: Independent Study serves 170 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

Horizons School: Independent Study placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 56% 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: 170 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Horizons School: Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Horizons School: Independent Study's student population of 170 students has grown by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Total Students

170 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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School Rankings

Horizons School: Independent Study is ranked within the top 5% 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 Horizons School: Independent Study is 0.68, which is more 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

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#182 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-79%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥80%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

33%

56%

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Black

White

44%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.68

0.63

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Graduation Rate

80-84%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

22%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

MT. Diablo 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 Horizons School: Independent Study's ranking?

Horizons School: Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

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

60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Horizons School: Independent Study?

The graduation rate of Horizons School: Independent Study is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Horizons School: Independent Study?

170 students attend Horizons School: Independent Study.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Horizons School: Independent Study students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizons School: Independent Study?

Horizons School: Independent Study has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Horizons School: Independent Study offer ?

Horizons School: Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

What school district is Horizons School: Independent Study part of?

Horizons School: Independent Study is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 170 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education