Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Horizons School: Independent Study ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizons School: Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Horizons School: Independent Study's student population of 531 students has grown by 242% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizons School: Independent Study ranks within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizons School: Independent Study is 0.76, which is more 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
#182 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizons School: Independent Study's ranking?
Horizons School: Independent Study is ranked #182 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Horizons School: Independent Study often compared to?
Horizons School: Independent Studyis often viewed alongside schools like Vista Oaks Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizons School: Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Horizons School: Independent Study is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Horizons School: Independent Study?
531 students attend Horizons School: Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Horizons School: Independent Study students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizons School: Independent Study?
Horizons School: Independent Study has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Horizons School: Independent Study offer ?
Horizons School: Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Horizons School: Independent Study part of?
Horizons School: Independent Study is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.
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