Serving 22 students in grades 7-12, 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 Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
The diversity score of Horizons High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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 Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
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 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizons High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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