Horizon Christian Academy

We have mixed reviews on the school. Three of our kids attended and none of them thought they were well prepared for the future. Staff is loving but certain departments are very weak. It seems to have a lot of athletic favoritism as well. Would not recommend. It is still one of the more inexpensive private schools though.
—Submitted by a parent

I used to attend Horizon Christian Academy before moving out of state. Honestly, this school is a wonderful and a great place for children to grow with God and with themselves. The elementary staff is wonderful and so is the Jr./Sr. High staff. The curriculum is not 100% great but it's still very good. The teachers are caring and the school spirit is wonderful. Sports are wonderful as well and the kids are accepting. I would give anything to go back to HCA.

this school is complete trash with poor curriculum across the board and the half the teachers dont even want to be there, if your even thinking about sending your child to horizon rethink it dont waste your time. and with the tution going up in 2013 pull out while you can ive gone here since 5th grade and am finally pulling out my 10th grade year so please do yourself a favor and dont waste your money

Both of my children graduated from Horizon high school. The school helped make them who they are today having strong morals and values. Academically, it may not have been as strong as it could have been. But, what was lacking there made up in teaching strong christian values. It was worth the money we spent! The teachers really care and go above and beyond. Overall, an excellent experience.
—Submitted by a parent

I attended Horizon Christian Academy from 7th to 12th grade and I loved it. All of the staff are there for one reason- to spread God's love. If I hadn't have gone to Horizon, I would not at all be who I turned out to be today. Maybe the academic standards aren't as high as other schools but so what! The only thing that matters in our lives is our relationship with Jesus Christ and Horizon is continuously giving the kids opportunities to get to know Him better.

This is he WORST school that both of my children have ever attended, I pulled them out after their first year in the middle school. The teachers are very mean to my children. I mean, its OK to be strict, well, you need to be strict, but these teachers are MEAN. The principal was not good, he was oblivious of everythin going on at the school. My children also had problems whn they went to a public school, because the curricular standards were very high. In MY opinion, a huge waste of $7,500 per child. My kids have done much better so far in the Sweetwater District, in the South Bay area.
—Submitted by a parent

As a teacher, I appreciated the supportive families and sweet students. The curriculum is not comprehensive and therefore I had to supplement it with several resources I created or purchased. There is little emphasis placed on professional development for teachers and the salary is very low. The administration likes to micromanage and the teacher vibe is that teachers feel extremely supported by the families but under-appreciated by the administration.
—Submitted by a teacher

My daughter went from pre-k through 11th grade. In elementary, the teachers and senor staff truly love the kids and do a fantastic job. My daughter was working about two years ahead of her grade at the end of elementary school. It was a different story at the Jr. /Senior High. Teachers don't seem qualified to teach college prep classes. The low level stuff was fine but the poor quality of teachers forced us to move her to a better public school. She had a very good GPA out of Horizon but really struggled when doing work at the public school. Work she already should have known from Horizon. The curiculum at Horizon does not parallel by any stretch the public system. Very tough on those leaving. Very good Drama Department. Not well funded. They charge the kids a $100 to participate in a play!
—Submitted by a parent

Horizon Elementary is absolutely wonderful! Both of my daughters attend there and we love it. The entire staff is dedicated, loving and committed to Biblical principles and teaching. Every teacher my children have had so far has been perfectly and prayerfully matched with my child's needs. We are so blessed to have our children in Horizon, and the girls are learning and growing by leaps and bounds.
—Submitted by a parent

Horizon offers a great environment for children to grow spiritually and academically. Parents are viewed as the primary educator of their children. Parents are given the opportunity to become very involved in their children's educational experience on the elementary school level. All 3 of my children attended and graduated from Horizon.
—Submitted by a parent

The staff and teachers are very dedicated to teaching the Christian values in this school. Academically they are very straight forward. Very traditional teaching methods are used - worksheets, rote memorization, etc.
—Submitted by a parent

I loved it when I was there and I love it now that my niece and nephew go there. Great teachers. Great programs. Great values and morals. All around just great!
—Submitted by a parent