New Horizons Alternative High School (Closed 2008)

New Horizons Alternative High School serves 5 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
School District Name
Ventura Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend New Horizons Alternative High School?
5 students attend New Horizons Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of New Horizons Alternative High School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Horizons Alternative High School?
New Horizons Alternative High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Horizons Alternative High School offer ?
New Horizons Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Horizons Alternative High School part of?
New Horizons Alternative High School is part of Ventura Community School District.

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