New Horizons High School (Closed 2018)

Serving 11 students in grades 9-12, New Horizons High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Alaska state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AK)
(14-15)
<50%
34%
(14-15)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
9%
22%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
9%
2%
White
73%
47%
All Ethnic Groups
27%
0.45
(16-17)
≥50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK 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 34% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AK state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Horizons High School?
The graduation rate of New Horizons High School is 50%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%.
How many students attend New Horizons High School?
11 students attend New Horizons High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of New Horizons High School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Horizons High School?
New Horizons High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Horizons High School offer ?
New Horizons High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Horizons High School part of?
New Horizons High School is part of Delta/Greely School District.

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