Serving 22 students in grades 6-12, Horizons High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky 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 Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizons High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Horizons High School's student population of 22 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Horizons High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
9%
11%
White
64%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 47% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizons High School?
The graduation rate of Horizons High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Horizons High School?
22 students attend Horizons High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Horizons High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizons High School?
Horizons High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Horizons High School offer ?
Horizons High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizons High School part of?
Horizons High School is part of Todd County School District.
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