- Enrollment
- 3,550
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newburgh, NY
Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362070002908
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Newburgh · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Newburgh, NY.
School address
District: Newburgh City School District · New York
NCES ID 362070002908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 362070002908 · Newburgh, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 9.9:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Newburgh Free Academy (3,550 students)
Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newburgh Free
Newburgh Free Academy
3,550 students
- Meadow Hill Gl 982
Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School
982 students
- Temple Hill Sc 890
Temple Hill School
890 students
- Heritage Middl 802
Heritage Middle School
802 students
- Gams High Tech 788
Gams High Tech Magnet School
788 students
- This school 447
Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School
447 students
What this shows Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School compares
Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 2% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.5%
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
$28,192
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
African American 30.2%
White 11.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newburgh City School District reports $28,192 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh Free Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temple Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gams High Tech Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School
How many students attend Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School?
Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newburgh, NY. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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-on-the-Hudson Magnet School?
57.4% of students at Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Newburgh, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School?
Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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-on-the-Hudson Magnet School rank among schools in Newburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Newburgh, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Newburgh City School District?
Besides Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School, Newburgh City School District also operates Newburgh Free Academy (3,550 students), Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School (982 students), and Temple Hill School (890 students). See the Newburgh City School District district page for the complete list.