Banning High School is a public high school in Banning, California. It is part of the Banning Unified School District.
Serving 76 students in grades 9-12, New Horizon High School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Horizon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Horizon High School's student population of 76 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Horizon High School 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 New Horizon High School is 0.49, 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
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Horizon High School's ranking?
New Horizon High School is ranked #7692 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Horizon High School?
The graduation rate of New Horizon High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Horizon High School?
76 students attend New Horizon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of New Horizon High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Horizon High School?
New Horizon High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Horizon High School offer ?
New Horizon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Horizon High School part of?
New Horizon High School is part of Banning Unified School District.
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