Horizon Alternative School

www.hillsdaleschools.org

30 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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).

Total Students

0.6

Full-Time Teachers

50.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

136.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Alternative School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Two or More	1

White
26 (86.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (6.7 %)
Black
1 (3.3 %)
Two or More
1 (3.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hillsdale Community Schools
Phone:	(517)439-4320
Website:	http://www.hillsdaleschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	50.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 12

Grade 12 16