Horizon Academy serves 80 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Horizon Academy's student population of 80 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Horizon Academy is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
35%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
59%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Horizon Academy often compared to?
Horizon Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Two Rivers High School, Sunrise High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Horizon Academy?
The graduation rate of Horizon Academy is 30-34%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Horizon Academy?
80 students attend Horizon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Horizon Academy students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Academy?
Horizon Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Horizon Academy offer ?
Horizon Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Horizon Academy part of?
Horizon Academy is part of Weber School District.
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