Serving 22 students in grades 9-12, New Horizons For Learning ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Horizons For Learning's student population of 22 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
22 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Horizons For Learning is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
68%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Horizons For Learning?
The graduation rate of New Horizons For Learning is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend New Horizons For Learning?
22 students attend New Horizons For Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of New Horizons For Learning students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Horizons For Learning?
New Horizons For Learning has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Horizons For Learning offer ?
New Horizons For Learning offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Horizons For Learning part of?
New Horizons For Learning is part of Shorewood School District.
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