New Horizons serves 41 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
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 higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
5%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
9%
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 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Horizons?
The graduation rate of New Horizons is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend New Horizons?
41 students attend New Horizons.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of New Horizons students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Horizons?
New Horizons has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does New Horizons offer ?
New Horizons offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is New Horizons part of?
New Horizons is part of Willits Unified School District.
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