Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Horizon ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Horizon's student population of 286 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Motto
Home of the Coyotes
School Rankings
Horizon ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6175 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Coyotes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon's ranking?
Horizon is ranked #6175 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon?
The graduation rate of Horizon is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Horizon?
286 students attend Horizon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Horizon students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon?
Horizon has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Horizon offer ?
Horizon offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Horizon part of?
Horizon is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Horizon yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School - Holiday Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
April 05, 2027 (Monday)
2026-2027 Last Day of School
June 04, 2027 (Friday)
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