How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Horizons School: Independent Study | Northgate High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pleasant Hill, CA | Walnut Creek, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 182 | 1,546 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 24.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.4% | 9.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Horizons School: Independent Study | Northgate High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,117 | $15,117 |
| District | Mt. Diablo Unified | Mt. Diablo Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Horizons School: Independent Study | Northgate High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.9% | 46.0% |
| African American | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.5% | 16.6% |
| Asian | 8.8% | 16.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 9.9% | 18.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Horizons School: Independent Study | Northgate High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 20 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 260:1 | 773:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 14.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 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.