NEW HORIZON MAGNET SCHOOL

610 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

New Horizon Magnet School, located on Southside Boulevard in Nampa, Idaho, is a specialized public school within the Nampa School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide an alternative educational environment that focuses on innovative instruction and specialized programming, often tailored to students who thrive in settings that differ from traditional comprehensive middle school models.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on small class sizes and a personalized approach to learning. By fostering a close-knit community, New Horizon aims to support student engagement and academic success through targeted interventions and a curriculum that prioritizes both core competencies and individual student needs. It serves as a vital resource for families in the region seeking a focused, supportive, and unique academic pathway for their children.

610

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW HORIZON MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	529
Black	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
529 (86.7 %)
White
79 (13.0 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)468-4619
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	121

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 20