Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Horizon School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Horizon School's student population of 142 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#887 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
79%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon School's ranking?
Horizon School is ranked #887 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Horizon School often compared to?
Horizon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dan W. Peterson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon School?
The graduation rate of Horizon School is 50%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Horizon School?
142 students attend Horizon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Horizon School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon School?
Horizon School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Horizon School offer ?
Horizon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Horizon School part of?
Horizon School is part of Alpine School District.
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