Serving 98 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Burton Horizon Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
65%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burton Horizon Academy?
The graduation rate of Burton Horizon Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Burton Horizon Academy?
98 students attend Burton Horizon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Burton Horizon Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burton Horizon Academy?
Burton Horizon Academy has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Burton Horizon Academy offer ?
Burton Horizon Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Burton Horizon Academy part of?
Burton Horizon Academy is part of Burton Elementary School District.
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