Serving 47 students in grades 7-12, Horizon Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming 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 Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Horizon Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Alternative School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Horizon Alternative School is ranked #294 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Horizon Alternative School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Horizon Alternative School?
47 students attend Horizon Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Horizon Alternative School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Alternative School?
Horizon Alternative School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Horizon Alternative School offer ?
Horizon Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Horizon Alternative School part of?
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