Enrollment
74
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon Academy compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horizon Academy
Horizon Academy is a small combined-grade school in Ogden, Utah, enrolling 74 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Utah schools, with 74 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 74 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Ogden's public schools, it stands alongside North Region Blind (18 students): Horizon Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.7:1 vs 2.3:1).
Weber District also operates Weber High (2,002 students) and Roy High (1,661 students) alongside Horizon Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Horizon Academy compares
Horizon Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,134
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weber District, which includes Horizon Academy.
$9,134
Per student
-7%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 54.9%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~74 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Horizon Academy a good school?
Horizon Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Utah schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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