New Horizons Alternative School serves 777 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
777 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)21%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)17%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
71%
13%
White
20%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% IN state average).
How many students attend New Horizons Alternative School?
777 students attend New Horizons Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of New Horizons Alternative School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Horizons Alternative School?
New Horizons Alternative School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Horizons Alternative School offer ?
New Horizons Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is New Horizons Alternative School part of?
New Horizons Alternative School is part of Indianapolis ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools.
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