Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Horizon ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon's student population of 356 students has grown by 79% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6665 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon's ranking?
Horizon is ranked #6665 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon?
The graduation rate of Horizon is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Horizon?
356 students attend Horizon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Horizon students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon?
Horizon has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Horizon offer ?
Horizon offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Horizon part of?
Horizon is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Horizon yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Holiday: Spring Break No School
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School 2024-2025
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
Holiday: Thanksgiving Break No School
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
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