HORIZON CHARTER

Horizon Charter is a public charter school that is part of the Western Placer Unified school district, located in Lincoln, CA with about 1,455 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 68 teachers, Horizon Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 Charter School, headquartered in Lincoln, California, is a tuition-free, public charter school that offers a flexible, personalized approach to education. Designed to support a wide range of learners, the school operates on a model that emphasizes independent study and parent-led instruction, allowing families to tailor curricula to meet their children’s specific academic needs, interests, and learning styles.

The school serves a diverse student population across several Northern California counties and provides a robust support system, including access to credentialed teachers, specialized workshops, and extracurricular activities. By blending the structure of public education with the autonomy of homeschooling, Horizon Charter School aims to empower families to take an active role in their child's development while ensuring they meet all state-mandated academic standards.

For more information, contact Horizon Charter at (916) 408-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.