Serving 25 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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). 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 25:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Horizons For Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
New Horizons For Learning's student population of 25 students has grown by 8% 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
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Horizons For Learning is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
12%
9%
White
60%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 43% 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 87%.
How many students attend New Horizons For Learning?
25 students attend New Horizons For Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of New Horizons For Learning students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Horizons For Learning?
New Horizons For Learning has a student ration of 25:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Horizons For Learning part of?
New Horizons For Learning is part of Shorewood School District.
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