Serving 32 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Horizon Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)31%
9%
Black
(15-16)6%
10%
White
(15-16)57%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)6%
4%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon Program?
The graduation rate of Horizon Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 79%.
How many students attend Horizon Program?
32 students attend Horizon Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Horizon Program students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Program?
Horizon Program has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horizon Program offer ?
Horizon Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Horizon Program part of?
Horizon Program is part of Austin Public School District.
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