HORIZON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

Horizon Alternative School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hillsdale Community Schools school district, located in Hillsdale, MI with about 25 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, Horizon Alternative School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Horizon Alternative School, located in Hillsdale, Michigan, functions as a specialized educational facility within the Hillsdale Community Schools district. It is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible academic path for those who are seeking an alternative to the structure of a conventional high school. By focusing on personalized instruction and a smaller, supportive setting, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges to achieve their graduation requirements.

The program at Horizon is integrated into the broader mission of the Hillsdale school district, emphasizing the same commitment to student success and community engagement. Because the school caters to diverse learning needs, it typically provides credit recovery options, self-paced coursework, and a more intimate teacher-to-student ratio. Interested families and students can find more specific information regarding their academic calendar, enrollment procedures, and curriculum highlights on the official district website at [www.hillsdaleschools.org](http://www.hillsdaleschools.org).

For more information, contact Horizon Alternative School at (517) 437-4403 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.