Horizon High School

Horizon High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5321 E 136th Ave,  Thornton, CO
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
3.7
2.5
2,026 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
99
Full Time Teachers
99
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
590
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
72.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

6
Equity
9
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
21.5%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
295:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
53.1%
Hispanic
33.8%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.6%
Black
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University 502 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 455 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 357 Students
University of Northern Colorado 335 Students
University of Colorado Denver 305 Students
University of Denver 230 Students
Colorado Mesa University 210 Students
Front Range Community College 190 Students
Regis University 187 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 186 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 130 Students
Psychology 108 Students
Nursing 92 Students
Biology 79 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 67 Students
Computer Science 48 Students
Criminology 45 Students
Engineering 44 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 43 Students
Marketing 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 338 Reviews
4.0 Alum
10/21/2024
I would like to see Adams 12 invest more in Future Forward's engineering program. When I attended, the program only had a few very basic classes which I feel like did not prepare me well for my engineering major in college. I do not think this is the teacher's fault but I do think there should be more than one engineering teacher and that there should be more engineering classes that are aimed at students who intend to major in engineering when they go off to college.
4.0 Sophomore
3/26/2024
I would say the school overall has great things like academics but sometimes it need to focus on how others treat others such as racism happens quite often at school. Cyber bullying is another big issue for the school .
4.0 Senior
1/22/2024
Horizon is a pretty good school with lots of great teachers. There is a variety of AP and honors classes offered, as well as a great honors program (SOAR) that aids students in college and career readiness.
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2.5 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/10/2019
My student had access to a high quality, well rounded education with support by many caring individuals at this school. I recommend it.
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2.0 student
10/15/2018
I would rate the school a 0 out of anything. My experiences throughout my three and a half (I graduated a semester early because I hate the school.) year were horrible, I've had only 7 teachers that cared for the students (I've gone through a total of around 30 teachers). At the end of my junior yea...
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1.0 student
1/24/2018
The Special Education program at this school is terrible because of the special ed gives a shit about kids and actually helping them out when they need it all they do is sit there saying they care when they could care less if your kid is helped. And of course the school does shit about stopping bull...
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1.0 other
9/2/2017
A family member of mine got violentlt attacked here during an off hour and kids took videos. The school is backing the bully. If you love your child-do not send them here. This school is disgraceful.
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