Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New Horizons Charter Academy 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Horizons Charter Academy's student population of 258 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Horizons Charter Academy 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 Horizons Charter Academy is 0.54, 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
#6081 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Horizons Charter Academy's ranking?
New Horizons Charter Academy is ranked #6081 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend New Horizons Charter Academy?
258 students attend New Horizons Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of New Horizons Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Horizons Charter Academy?
New Horizons Charter Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Horizons Charter Academy offer ?
New Horizons Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is New Horizons Charter Academy part of?
New Horizons Charter Academy is part of New Horizons Charter Academy School District.
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