How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Horizon High School | New America School - Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BRIGHTON, CO | THORNTON, CO |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | 190 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.7:1 | 34.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.7% | 55.0% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Horizon High School | New America School - Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,916 | $14,916 |
| District | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | Adams 12 Five Star Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Horizon High School | New America School - Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.0% | 5.8% |
| African American | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.2% | 92.1% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 0.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Horizon High School | New America School - Thornton |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 17 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 280.9:1 | 95:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.0% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 41 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.