HORIZONS ACADEMY
454 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Horizons Academy, located in Bradenton, Florida, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Manatee County School District. As an alternative school, it is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. The academy focuses on providing personalized academic pathways and behavioral support, aiming to re-engage students in their education and prepare them for successful transitions—whether that involves returning to a comprehensive high school setting or completing their requirements for graduation.
The school emphasizes a structured yet supportive atmosphere, prioritizing social-emotional growth alongside standard curriculum requirements. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing specialized instructional strategies, Horizons Academy works to address the unique challenges that some students face in traditional classroom settings. Its mission centers on fostering personal responsibility and academic progress, ensuring that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to move toward their future personal and professional goals.
The school emphasizes a structured yet supportive atmosphere, prioritizing social-emotional growth alongside standard curriculum requirements. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing specialized instructional strategies, Horizons Academy works to address the unique challenges that some students face in traditional classroom settings. Its mission centers on fostering personal responsibility and academic progress, ensuring that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to move toward their future personal and professional goals.
454
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 94 |
| Hispanic | 200 |
| Black | 145 |
| Two or More | 14 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic200 (44.1 %)
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Black145 (31.9 %)
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White94 (20.7 %)
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Two or More14 (3.1 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | MANATEE |
| Phone: | (941)714-7470 |
| Website: | http://www.edline.net/pages/sdmchorizons |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 454 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 21.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 308 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 10 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
21
Grade 3
2
Grade 4
2
Grade 5
5
Grade 6
8
Grade 7
31
Grade 8
106
Grade 9
37
Grade 10
38
Grade 11
68
Grade 12
136
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 21 |
| Grade 3 | 2 |
| Grade 4 | 2 |
| Grade 5 | 5 |
| Grade 6 | 8 |
| Grade 7 | 31 |
| Grade 8 | 106 |
| Grade 9 | 37 |
| Grade 10 | 38 |
| Grade 11 | 68 |
| Grade 12 | 136 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 190 | 41.9% |
| Male | 264 | 58.1% |
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