Horizon Alternative School

Uinta County School District #1
164 Yellowcreek Road
Evanston, WY 82931
47 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Horizon Alternative School, located in Evanston, Wyoming, operates as part of the Uinta County School District #1. The school is specifically designed to provide an alternative educational path for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. By offering a smaller, more personalized environment, Horizon focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal challenges, remain engaged in their studies, and ultimately earn their high school diplomas.

The curriculum at Horizon is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often emphasizing credit recovery and flexible pacing. In addition to core academic subjects, the school prioritizes a supportive culture that focuses on student growth, character development, and future readiness. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Horizon provides the individualized attention necessary to foster success for students who require a non-traditional approach to learning.
47
Total Students
9.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    33 (70.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (25.5 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Uinta County School District #1
Phone: (307)789-0122
Website: http://hhs.uinta1.com/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 47
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 39
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 9 7
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Evanston High School
Uinta County School District #1
747 Students
701 West Cheyenne Drive
Evanston, WY 82931 (0.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th