Branford High School Horizons Program serves 40 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)5%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)15%
23%
Black
(15-16)2%
13%
White
(15-16)76%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Branford High School Horizons Program?
40 students attend Branford High School Horizons Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Branford High School Horizons Program students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Branford High School Horizons Program?
Branford High School Horizons Program has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Branford High School Horizons Program offer ?
Branford High School Horizons Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Branford High School Horizons Program part of?
Branford High School Horizons Program is part of Branford School District.
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