Horizon School

1970 S ARABIAN WAY
WASHINGTON, UT 84780

hrz.washk12.org

540 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Horizon School, located in Washington, Utah, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Washington County School District. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, Horizon functions as a center for special education, providing a structured, supportive, and individualized learning environment for students with diverse needs. The school is dedicated to helping students develop essential academic, social, and life skills through tailored instruction and a highly supportive staff-to-student ratio.

The school emphasizes a therapeutic and student-centered approach, aiming to empower individuals to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing atmosphere. By focusing on personalized education plans (IEPs), Horizon School fosters growth in both behavior and academics, preparing students for greater success in their future endeavors. Their curriculum and programs are designed to accommodate unique learning styles, ensuring that every student receives the focused attention necessary to thrive in a community-oriented educational setting.

540

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon School
Demographic	Student Count
White	475
Hispanic	35
Black	1
Asian	10
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	6

White
475 (88.0 %)
Hispanic
35 (6.5 %)
Two or More
13 (2.4 %)
Asian
10 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.1 %)
Black
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:	Washington District
Phone:	(435)652-4781
Website:	http://hrz.washk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 87

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Horizon School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Horizon School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	253	46.9%
Male	287	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)