- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saratoga Springs, UT
Horizon School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003001419
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Saratoga Springs · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Utah
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon School ranks #4 of 11 schools in Saratoga Springs, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003001419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Horizon School grew from 142 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 11.2 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 490003001419 · Saratoga Springs, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 15.1:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Horizon School grew from 142 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE held 11.2 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Horizon School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Valley H
Cedar Valley High
3,300 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
3,052 students
- Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High
2,484 students
- Skyridge High
Skyridge High School
2,483 students
- American Fork
American Fork High
2,316 students
- This school 166
Horizon School
166 students
What this shows Horizon School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon School compares
Horizon School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 29% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 35% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 11% in Utah - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$9,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Horizon School is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,052
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,483
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon School
How many students attend Horizon School?
Horizon School has 166 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Saratoga Springs, UT. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon School is 15.1:1, which is 29% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 4% 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 School?
18.3% of students at Horizon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Saratoga Springs, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon School?
Horizon School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizon School rank among schools in Saratoga Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon School ranks #4 of 11 schools in Saratoga Springs, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saratoga Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Horizon School, Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students), Westlake High (3,052 students), and Lone Peak High (2,484 students). See the Alpine District district page for the complete list.