Enrollment
344
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Horizons High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Horizons High School
New Horizons High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pasco, Washington, enrolling 344 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 72.1% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 344 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 322 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pasco's public schools, it stands alongside Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students): New Horizons High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 21.1:1).
Pasco School District also operates Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students) and Pasco Senior High School (2,590 students) alongside New Horizons High 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 New Horizons High School compares
New Horizons High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco School District, which includes New Horizons High School.
$16,004
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.0%
State 70.8%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~344 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is New Horizons High School a good school?
New Horizons High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington 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 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.
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