- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasco, WA
New Horizons High School
Federal NCES profile for New Horizons High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530657000968
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Horizons High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Pasco · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
New Horizons High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Horizons High School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Pasco, WA.
School address
District: Pasco School District · Washington
NCES ID 530657000968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
New Horizons High School grew from 319 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+17.2%).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 530657000968 · Pasco, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 19.1:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students)
New Horizons High School grew from 319 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+17.2%). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
New Horizons High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chiawana Senio
Chiawana Senior High School
3,127 students
- Pasco Senior H
Pasco Senior High School
2,590 students
- Ray Reynolds M
Ray Reynolds Middle School
1,294 students
- Mcloughlin Mid 1,171
Mcloughlin Middle School
1,171 students
- Stevens Middle 956
Stevens Middle School
956 students
- This school 344
New Horizons High School
344 students
What this shows New Horizons High School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Horizons High School compares
New Horizons High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 60% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,151
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.5%
White 13.2%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, New Horizons High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco School District reports $17,151 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Horizons High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiawana Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasco Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stevens Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Horizons High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Pasco
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chiawana Senior High School
Standard public school
3,127 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Three Rivers Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Columbia River Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Maya Angelou Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 17:1 students per teacher
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 15:1 students per teacher
Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Horizons High School
How many students attend New Horizons High School?
New Horizons High School has 344 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Pasco, WA. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Horizons High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Horizons High School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Horizons High School?
72.1% of students at New Horizons High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Horizons High School?
The largest demographic group at New Horizons High School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment, in Pasco, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Horizons High School?
New Horizons High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 New Horizons High School rank among schools in Pasco?
By Resource Investment Index, New Horizons High School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Pasco, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco School District?
Besides New Horizons High School, Pasco School District also operates Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students), Pasco Senior High School (2,590 students), and Ray Reynolds Middle School (1,294 students). See the Pasco School District district page for the complete list.