Serving 119 students in grades Kindergarten-6, New Horizon School For The Performing Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts's student population of 119 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Motto
Back to Basics
School Rankings
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Horizon School For The Performing Arts is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1663 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 09/26/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Horizon School For The Performing Arts's ranking?
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts is ranked #1663 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend New Horizon School For The Performing Arts?
119 students attend New Horizon School For The Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of New Horizon School For The Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Horizon School For The Performing Arts?
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Horizon School For The Performing Arts offer ?
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Horizon School For The Performing Arts part of?
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts is part of New Horizon School For The Performing Arts (4366) School District.
In what neighborhood is New Horizon School For The Performing Arts located?
New Horizon School For The Performing Arts is located in the Temple Historic District neighborhood of Mesa, AZ.
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