Serving 2,026 students in grades 9-12, Horizon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,026 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Horizon High School's student population of 2,026 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,026 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#356 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
34%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon High School's ranking?
Horizon High School is ranked #356 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Horizon High School often compared to?
Horizon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Range High School, Riverdale Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon High School?
The graduation rate of Horizon High School is 96%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Horizon High School?
2,026 students attend Horizon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Horizon High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon High School?
Horizon High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Horizon High School offer ?
Horizon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Horizon High School part of?
Horizon High School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
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