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Horizon Alternative School

Public | 7-12 | 51 students

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Posted February 25, 2009

My name is Jason Pauta and I graduated in the very first class of Horizon High School and the teachers are excellent and understanding and Horizon also has a great success rate because of the staffs dedication to the school and most importantly the students


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

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2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

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Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2011.

2011

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

6 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
20%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

6 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
<=20%

2011

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

6 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
<=20%

2011

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
<=10%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
<=10%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
13%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
31%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
19%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

10 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Homelessn/a
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Homelessn/a
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students29%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English29%
Non-migrant29%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted29%
Non-Homeless29%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students<=20%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged<=20%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English<=20%
Non-migrant<=20%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted<=20%
Non-Homeless<=20%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Science

All Students<=20%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged<=20%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English<=20%
Non-migrant<=20%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted<=20%
Non-Homeless<=20%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students58%
Female33%
Male>=80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant58%
Homelessn/a
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted58%
Non-Homeless58%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant50%
Homelessn/a
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted50%
Non-Homeless50%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Science

All Students25%
Female<=20%
Male33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged<=20%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities25%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English25%
Non-migrant25%
Homelessn/a
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted25%
Non-Homeless25%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 83%
Hispanic 11% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 4%
Black 3% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 46%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1013 Cheyenne Dr
Evanston, WY 82931
Phone: (307) 789-5742

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