HORIZON-ON-THE-HUDSON MAGNET SCHOOL

www.newburghschools.org

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Horizon-on-the-Hudson Magnet School, located in Newburgh, New York, is a public elementary school operating under the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering specialized programming designed to attract a diverse student body from across the district. The school is deeply committed to academic excellence, fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of community among its students, faculty, and families.

The school’s curriculum is enriched by a focus on experiential learning and the integration of arts and technology, aiming to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for future success. By leveraging its location along the Hudson River, the school often incorporates its local environment into its educational framework, promoting a connection between the students and their community. With a dedicated focus on student-centered instruction, Horizon-on-the-Hudson strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped to navigate a rapidly evolving global society.

455

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HORIZON-ON-THE-HUDSON MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	228
Black	132
Asian	2
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

Hispanic
228 (50.1 %)
Black
132 (29.0 %)
White
51 (11.2 %)
Two or More
41 (9.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)563-3725
Website:	http://www.newburghschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
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

Pre-Kindergarten 72

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 67