Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Horizons Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 28% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizons Academy's student population of 571 students has grown by 101% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Scout The Eagle
School Rankings
Horizons Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizons Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3619 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
51%
37%
Black
28%
21%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
28%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Scout The Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizons Academy's ranking?
Horizons Academy is ranked #3619 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizons Academy?
The graduation rate of Horizons Academy is 28%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Horizons Academy?
571 students attend Horizons Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Horizons Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizons Academy?
Horizons Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizons Academy offer ?
Horizons Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizons Academy part of?
Horizons Academy is part of Manatee School District.
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