Horizons School: Independent Study
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
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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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