Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, High Horizons Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Horizons Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
High Horizons Magnet School's student population of 414 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Horizons Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Horizons Magnet School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#772 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
49%
30%
Black
35%
12%
White
11%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
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
What is High Horizons Magnet School's ranking?
High Horizons Magnet School is ranked #772 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are High Horizons Magnet School often compared to?
High Horizons Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Multicultural Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend High Horizons Magnet School?
414 students attend High Horizons Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of High Horizons Magnet School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Horizons Magnet School?
High Horizons Magnet School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does High Horizons Magnet School offer ?
High Horizons Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High Horizons Magnet School part of?
High Horizons Magnet School is part of Bridgeport School District.
In what neighborhood is High Horizons Magnet School located?
High Horizons Magnet School is located in the North Bridgeport neighborhood of Bridgeport, CT. There are 6 other public schools located in North Bridgeport.
School Reviews
1 6/21/2021
The gym floor is dusty. They say they clean the floor daily but they don't; I saw a girl in my grade kill a bug in there with a door stopper, then the boy behind her took the door stopper and mushed it against the floor. Every time you put your hand on the floor 8 tons of dust come with it. Plus half of the gym is covered in furniture. But yea the gym is EXTREMELY dirty.
3 10/29/2016
I think high horizons is a great school
5 2/22/2014
Great school. Was well diversed and really challenges students.
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