- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ogden, UT
Horizon Academy
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490120001548
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Utah schools.
- #9 of 25
- schools in Ogden · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Utah
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Academy ranks #9 of 25 schools in Ogden, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Horizon Academy shrank from 80 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 3.3 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 490120001548 · Ogden, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 24.7:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Weber High (2,002 students)
Horizon Academy shrank from 80 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 3.3 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Horizon Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weber High
Weber High
2,002 students
- Roy High
Roy High
1,661 students
- Fremont High
Fremont High
1,448 students
- Bonneville Hig
Bonneville High
1,373 students
- Wahlquist Jr H
Wahlquist Jr High
1,033 students
- This school 74
Horizon Academy
74 students
What this shows Horizon Academy reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon Academy compares
Horizon Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 56% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Utah - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,770
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 74 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Horizon Academy is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Weber District reports $9,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonneville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wahlquist Jr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,661
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,448
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Ogden
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~74 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Academy
How many students attend Horizon Academy?
Horizon Academy has 74 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ogden, UT. CCD year-over-year: 80 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Academy is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon Academy?
43.8% of students at Horizon Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Academy?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Academy is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Ogden, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Academy?
Horizon Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizon Academy rank among schools in Ogden?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Academy ranks #9 of 25 schools in Ogden, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ogden on the city page.
What other schools are in Weber District?
Besides Horizon Academy, Weber District also operates Weber High (2,002 students), Roy High (1,661 students), and Fremont High (1,448 students). See the Weber District district page for the complete list.