Horizon School

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932 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Horizon School, located at 8520 N. 47th Ave in Glendale, Arizona, is a K-8 institution serving the community within the Glendale Elementary School District. As a public school, Horizon is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development in a structured environment. The school emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school through a comprehensive curriculum and supportive educational practices.

The school places a strong value on community engagement and the active involvement of parents in the educational process. By utilizing digital resources and maintaining an accessible online presence through the district’s portal, Horizon School seeks to keep families informed about student progress, school events, and academic policies. The school's mission is generally aligned with district-wide goals to provide an inclusive and effective learning experience that meets the diverse needs of its student population in the Glendale area.

932

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	518
Black	88
Asian	43
Two or More	51
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
518 (55.6 %)
White
214 (23.0 %)
Black
88 (9.4 %)
Two or More
51 (5.5 %)
Asian
43 (4.6 %)
American Indian
17 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Glendale Elementary District (4271)
Phone:	(623)237-4010
Website:	http://portals.gesd40.org/Domain/20
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	932
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 113

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 124

Ungraded 6