- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, FL
Horizon Institute
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120048009001
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Institute earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 94
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 765
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Institute ranks #2 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-392 students YoY
Horizon Institute shrank from 765 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-51.2%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-392 students YoY 120048009001 · Jacksonville, FL Other · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 48.6% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Horizon Institute shrank from 765 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-51.2%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Horizon Institute in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast High School
2,887 students
- Sandalwood Hig
Sandalwood High School
2,627 students
- Mandarin High
Mandarin High School
2,343 students
- Duncan U. Flet
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
2,184 students
- First Coast Hi
First Coast High School
2,098 students
- This school 765
Horizon Institute
765 students
What this shows Horizon Institute reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon Institute compares
Horizon Institute is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$11,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon Institute Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon Institute's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Institute
How many students attend Horizon Institute?
Horizon Institute has 765 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), down 392.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon Institute?
48.6% of students at Horizon Institute are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Institute?
Horizon Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Horizon Institute rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Institute ranks #2 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Horizon Institute, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Mandarin High School (2,343 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.