New Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)

New Horizons Charter School serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(10-11)
21-39%
77%
(10-11)
60-79%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
83%
66%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
17%
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WI state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% WI state average).
How many students attend New Horizons Charter School?
23 students attend New Horizons Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of New Horizons Charter School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Horizons Charter School?
New Horizons Charter School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Horizons Charter School offer ?
New Horizons Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is New Horizons Charter School part of?
New Horizons Charter School is part of Wausau School District.

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