At a glance
Reported students
51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming high enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 89 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
298
Horizon Alternative School: 51 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
5.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. 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
- 61
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.6:1
What the reported data says about Horizon Alternative School
Horizon Alternative School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Evanston. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Uinta County School District #1. NCES reports 51 students for 2024–25.
Among 89 high schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 150 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.4:1, below the Wyoming median of 10.9:1 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 (64.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Horizon Alternative School
- 1How do the reported 5.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.45 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.7%
- Hispanic33.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
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
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 Uinta County School District #1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Evanston High School
High · Grades 09–12
771 reported students
Clark Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
194 reported students
North Evanston Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
268 reported students
Aspen Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
287 reported students
Davis Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
309 reported students
Evanston Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
324 reported students
Public schools near Horizon Alternative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston High School High · Uinta County School District #1 | 09–12 | 771 | 0.2 mi |
| Uinta Meadows Elementary Elementary · Uinta County School District #1 | KG–05 | 408 | 0.4 mi |
| Davis Middle School Middle · Uinta County School District #1 | 06–08 | 309 | 0.5 mi |
| Hayden Peak Academy Other · BOCES 5 | 01–12 | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| Evanston Middle School Middle · Uinta County School District #1 | 06–08 | 324 | 0.6 mi |
| Clark Elementary Elementary · Uinta County School District #1 | KG–05 | 194 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Alternative School
What grades does Horizon Alternative School serve?
Horizon Alternative School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Uinta County School District #1.
How many students attend Horizon Alternative School?
Horizon Alternative School reported 51 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 89 Wyoming high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 61 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Horizon Alternative School?
The calculated ratio is 5.4:1, based on 51 students and 9.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wyoming median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Horizon Alternative School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Horizon Alternative School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Uinta County School District #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Horizon Alternative School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.2% 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 Alternative School in?
Horizon Alternative School is part of Uinta County School District #1, based in Evanston, WY, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Horizon Alternative School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Evanston High School (0.2 mi), Uinta Meadows Elementary (0.4 mi), Davis Middle School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.