Serving 75 students in grades 6-12, Horizon Center. Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
88%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≤20%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon Center. Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Horizon Center. Alternative School is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 79%.
How many students attend Horizon Center. Alternative School?
75 students attend Horizon Center. Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Horizon Center. Alternative School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Center. Alternative School?
Horizon Center. Alternative School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizon Center. Alternative School offer ?
Horizon Center. Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Horizon Center. Alternative School part of?
Horizon Center. Alternative School is part of Alachua School District.
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