- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
Horizon H S
Federal NCES profile for Horizon H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481443009224
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #24 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon H S ranks #24 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-98 students YoY
Horizon H S shrank from 1,677 students in 2022-23 to 1,579 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 106.2 → 108.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-98 students YoY 481443009224 · El Paso, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,469 enr · 13.9:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank Macias El (975 students)
Horizon H S shrank from 1,677 students in 2022-23 to 1,579 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 106.2 → 108.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Horizon H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Horizon H S
1,469 students
- Frank Macias E
Frank Macias El
975 students
- Wm David Surra
Wm David Surratt El
939 students
- Desert Hills E
Desert Hills El
928 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View H S
775 students
- Clint H S
Clint H S
747 students
What this shows Horizon H S reports 1,469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon H S compares
Horizon H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,469 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,469
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
316
in-school suspensions + 192 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.8%
White 3.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Horizon H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clint Isd reports $13,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Macias El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wm David Surratt El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clint H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon H S
How many students attend Horizon H S?
Horizon H S has 1,469 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,677 (2022-23) → 1,579 (2023-24), down 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon H S is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon H S?
82.6% of students at Horizon H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon H S?
The largest demographic group at Horizon H S is Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon H S?
Horizon H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizon H S rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon H S ranks #24 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Clint Isd?
Besides Horizon H S, Clint Isd also operates Frank Macias El (975 students), Wm David Surratt El (939 students), and Desert Hills El (928 students). See the Clint Isd district page for the complete list.