Horizon Academy Nw serves 398 students in grades Kindergarten-9.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
398 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
61%
62%
Black
5%
2%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Horizon Academy Nw?
398 students attend Horizon Academy Nw.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Horizon Academy Nw students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Academy Nw?
Horizon Academy Nw has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horizon Academy Nw offer ?
Horizon Academy Nw offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Horizon Academy Nw part of?
Horizon Academy Nw is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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