Horizons High School serves 13 students in grades 8-10.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-10
Total Students
13 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
38%
55%
Black
8%
5%
White
54%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA 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 59% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Horizons High School?
13 students attend Horizons High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Horizons High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizons High School?
Horizons High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Horizons High School offer ?
Horizons High School offers enrollment in grades 8-10
What school district is Horizons High School part of?
Horizons High School is part of Napa Valley Unified School District.
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