Serving 128 students in grades 9-12, New Horizon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Horizon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Horizon High School's student population of 128 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 4, 2026
School Rankings
New Horizon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Horizon High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
56%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Horizon High School's ranking?
New Horizon High School is ranked #699 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are New Horizon High School often compared to?
New Horizon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland High School, Century High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Horizon High School?
The graduation rate of New Horizon High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend New Horizon High School?
128 students attend New Horizon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of New Horizon High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Horizon High School?
New Horizon High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Horizon High School offer ?
New Horizon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Horizon High School part of?
New Horizon High School is part of Pocatello School District.
In what neighborhood is New Horizon High School located?
New Horizon High School is located in the Alameda neighborhood of Pocatello, ID. There are 1 other public schools located in Alameda.
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