New Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)
New Horizons Charter School served 23 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 77%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 83%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 23 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 21-39% | 77% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 60-79% | 83% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 12% |
| Black | 4% | 9% |
| White | 83% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09) | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wausau School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to New Horizons Charter School is Wausau Area Virtual Education (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is John Marshall Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wausau John Marshall Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 291 students
0.1 miles
1918 Lamont St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060 0.1 K-5 291 - Wausau Wausau Area Virtual Education Grades: 6-12 | 30 students
1.1 miles
415 Seymour St
Wausau, WI 54402
(715) 261-0527 1.1 6-12 30 - Wausau G D Jones Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 635 students
1.5 miles
1018 S 12th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0950 1.5 PK-5 635 - Wausau Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 219 students
1.5 miles
720 S 6th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0965 1.5 K-5 219 - Wausau Hawthorn Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 298 students
1.6 miles
1600 Kickbusch St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0045 1.6 PK-5 298
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