Horizon Charter

About Horizon Charter

Horizon Charter School is a public charter school located in California. It is a tuition-free, independent study program that offers students an individualized education. The school is designed to meet the needs of students from kindergarten through twelfth grade.
At Horizon Charter School, students are able to work at their own pace and learn in the way that best suits them. The school offers a variety of classes and activities, such as science, math, language arts, social studies, and physical education. In addition, the school offers enrichment classes and electives, as well as a variety of clubs and organizations.
The school also focuses on helping students develop a sense of responsibility and self-discipline. Through the use of individualized instruction plans, students are able to track their progress and take responsibility for their own learning. The school also provides a variety of support services, such as counseling and tutoring, to ensure that students are successful.
At Horizon Charter School, the goal is to help students reach their fullest potential. Through its curriculum and individualized instruction plans, the school strives to create an environment where students can grow and learn in a safe and supportive environment.

Address:	2800 Nicolaus Rd. Ste. 100 Lincoln, CA 95648
Phone:	(916) 408-5200
Site:	horizoncharterschools.org
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	2,630 students

Overview Horizon Charter

Horizon Charter serves 2,630 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Horizon Charter placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Horizon Charter

Horizon Charter is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Horizon Charter is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.