Serving 32 students in grades 9-12, Horizons Exploratory Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizons Exploratory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Horizons Exploratory Academy's student population of 32 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Horizons Exploratory Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizons Exploratory Academy is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
88%
49%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizons Exploratory Academy's ranking?
Horizons Exploratory Academy is ranked #472 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizons Exploratory Academy?
The graduation rate of Horizons Exploratory Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Horizons Exploratory Academy?
32 students attend Horizons Exploratory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Horizons Exploratory Academy students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizons Exploratory Academy?
Horizons Exploratory Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Horizons Exploratory Academy offer ?
Horizons Exploratory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizons Exploratory Academy part of?
Horizons Exploratory Academy is part of Salida School District No. R-32.
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