New Horizons Day School serves 45 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-59%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
58%
36%
Black
13%
5%
White
25%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)20-29%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Horizons Day School?
The graduation rate of New Horizons Day School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 76%.
How many students attend New Horizons Day School?
45 students attend New Horizons Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of New Horizons Day School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Horizons Day School?
New Horizons Day School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Horizons Day School offer ?
New Horizons Day School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Horizons Day School part of?
New Horizons Day School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
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