- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bradenton, FL
Horizons Academy
Federal NCES profile for Horizons Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123003610
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizons Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 33
- schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizons Academy has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizons Academy ranks #3 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+117 students YoY
Horizons Academy grew from 454 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (+25.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+117 students YoY 120123003610 · Bradenton, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 20.4:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Horizons Academy grew from 454 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (+25.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Horizons Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- This school 429
Horizons Academy
429 students
What this shows Horizons Academy reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizons Academy compares
Horizons Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,381
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
African American 27.0%
White 19.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Horizons Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizons Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizons Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizons Academy
How many students attend Horizons Academy?
Horizons Academy has 429 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), up 117.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizons Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizons Academy is 20.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizons Academy?
70.5% of students at Horizons Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizons Academy?
The largest demographic group at Horizons Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizons Academy?
Horizons Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizons Academy rank among schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizons Academy ranks #3 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bradenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Horizons Academy, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.