Enrollment
447
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School
Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Newburgh, New York, enrolling 447 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.4% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 765 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #376.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Newburgh City School District also operates Newburgh Free Academy (3,550 students) and Meadow Hill Global Explorations Magnet School (982 students) alongside Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School compares
Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newburgh City School District, which includes Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School.
$26,565
Per student
+1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+60%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 55.5%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,550
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~447 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School a good school?
Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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