At a glance
Reported students
166
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Utah other enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 129 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
827
Horizon School: 166 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 47
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6:1
What the reported data says about Horizon School
Horizon School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Saratoga Springs. It is one of 92 current school records connected to Alpine District. NCES reports 166 students for 2024–25.
Among 129 combined / other schools in Utah with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 267 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, below the Utah median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Horizon School
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.75
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.7%
- Hispanic15.7%
- Black1.8%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Alpine District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dan W. Peterson
Other · Grades PK–12
257 reported students
Oak Canyon Jr High
Other · Grades 07–10
1,295 reported students
Vista Heights Middle
Other · Grades 07–10
1,671 reported students
Polaris High School
High · Grades 09–12
160 reported students
Cedar Valley School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
106 reported students
Alpine Online School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
106 reported students
Public schools near Horizon School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Academy Other · Charter · Lakeview Academy | KG–09 | 1,061 | 0.3 mi |
| Vista Heights Middle Other · Alpine District | 07–10 | 1,671 | 0.3 mi |
| Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi Other · Charter · Ascent Academies of Utah | KG–09 | 646 | 3.3 mi |
| Elevated Charter School Other · Charter · Elevated Charter School | KG–12 | 228 | 4.6 mi |
| Renaissance Academy Other · Charter · Renaissance Academy | KG–09 | 742 | 6.9 mi |
| Summit Academy High School Other · Charter · Summit Academy | KG–12 | 599 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Horizon School
What grades does Horizon School serve?
Horizon School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Alpine District.
How many students attend Horizon School?
Horizon School reported 166 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 129 Utah combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 47 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Horizon School?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 166 students and 12.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Utah median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Horizon School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Horizon School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alpine District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Horizon School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Horizon School in?
Horizon School is part of Alpine District, based in American Fork, UT, which operates 92 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Horizon School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lakeview Academy (0.3 mi), Vista Heights Middle (0.3 mi), Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.