- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamtramck, MI
Horizon High School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261752007965
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Hamtramck · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hamtramck, MI.
School address
District: Hamtramck School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261752007965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Horizon High School grew from 90 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 261752007965 · Hamtramck, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 13.9:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamtramck High School (926 students)
Horizon High School grew from 90 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Horizon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamtramck High
Hamtramck High School
926 students
- Dickinson East
Dickinson East Elementary School
529 students
- Dickinson West
Dickinson West Elementary School
422 students
- Kosciuszko Sch 279
Kosciuszko School
279 students
- Tau Beta Schoo 261
Tau Beta School
261 students
- This school 125
Horizon High School
125 students
What this shows Horizon High School reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon High School compares
Horizon High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 84% | - | - |
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.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
89.6%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.4%
Asian 32.0%
White 27.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Horizon High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Horizon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamtramck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickinson East Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dickinson West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kosciuszko School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tau Beta School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Hamtramck
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon High School
How many students attend Horizon High School?
Horizon High School has 125 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamtramck, MI. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon High School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 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 High School?
82.2% of students at Horizon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon High School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon High School is African American at 38.4% of enrollment, in Hamtramck, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon High School?
Horizon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Hamtramck?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hamtramck, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hamtramck on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamtramck School District of the City of?
Besides Horizon High School, Hamtramck School District of the City of also operates Hamtramck High School (926 students), Dickinson East Elementary School (529 students), and Dickinson West Elementary School (422 students). See the Hamtramck School District of the City of district page for the complete list.