Horizon High School
School Overview
Horizon High School is a public school located in Brighton, Colorado. It is a school in Adams 12 Five Star Schools district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, 44% of students are proficient in Math learning and 61% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,038 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1 where a total of 89 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,038 students are attending Horizon High School. By gender, there are 1,006 and 1,032 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Horizon High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 228 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35 | 23 | 12 |
| Asian | 20 | 8 | 12 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| White | 165 | 73 | 92 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 228 | 110 | 118 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 89 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Horizon High School and the students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1. All teachers are certified. 98.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 89 | Students per teacher: 23 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 89 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.1% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 340 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 3 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 82,303 Households |
| Population | 235,597 |
| Male | 117,814 |
| Female | 118,409 |
| Child Population | 76,619 |
| Total Housing Units | 85,570 Units |
| Average House Value | $340,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,462 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.50% |
| Average Household Income | $80,469 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.82% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Horizon High School offers 15 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 415 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 456 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Horizon High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 15 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 415 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 219 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 113 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 248 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 456 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools
In Adams 12 Five Star Schools, 53 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in BRIGHTON, Colorado
4 private schools are serving students in BRIGHTON, Colorado. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.