NEW HORIZONS

ORENDA CHARTER SCHOOL
850 FM 574 W
GOLDTHWAITE, TX 76844
Charter School 48 Students
Other 3rd - 11th
School Overview
New Horizons is a specialized educational facility located in Goldthwaite, Texas, and is part of the Orenda Education network. The school is distinct in its mission, as it serves as a residential treatment center and educational program designed to support students who require a highly structured, therapeutic environment. By integrating academic instruction with clinical support, the school aims to help students who may have experienced significant behavioral or emotional challenges succeed in both their personal lives and their educational development.

As a charter-affiliated program under the Orenda Education umbrella, New Horizons focuses on a "student-first" philosophy that emphasizes individualized learning plans. Because the student population is often comprised of youth in state care or those needing intensive interventions, the school provides a small, controlled setting where educators and counselors work in tandem. This holistic approach ensures that students can continue their academic progress toward graduation while simultaneously receiving the behavioral and therapeutic stabilization necessary for their long-term well-being.
48
Total Students
8.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    23 (47.9 %)
  • Black
    10 (20.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (18.8 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (10.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: ORENDA CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone: (325)938-5513
Website: http://www.orendaeducation.org
Grade Range: 3rd - 11th
Total Students: 48
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 3 5
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 5
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 7
Grade 9 9
Grade 10 4
Grade 11 2
Gender Ratio
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