- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brighton, CO
Horizon High School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080690001491
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Brighton, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Horizon High School held near 1,981 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 98.7 → 100.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 080690001491 · Brighton, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,966 enr · 20.1:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Horizon High School held near 1,981 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 98.7 → 100.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Horizon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- This school
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- Prospect Ridge
Prospect Ridge Academy
1,478 students
What this shows Horizon High School reports 1,966 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon High School compares
Horizon High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 54% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,966
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Colorado - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$14,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.9%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Horizon High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prospect Ridge Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,966 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon High School
How many students attend Horizon High School?
Horizon High School has 1,966 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brighton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 2,026 (2022-23) → 1,981 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon High School is 20.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon High School?
17.7% of students at Horizon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon High School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon High School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Brighton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon High School?
Horizon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Brighton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Horizon High School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Northglenn High School (1,844 students), and Mountain Range High School (1,788 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.