Horizon Alternative School

Summary:

Horizon Alternative School is a public high school located in Evanston, Wyoming, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 47 students. It is part of the Uinta County School District #1, which is ranked 25th out of 42 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Horizon Alternative School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Wyoming high schools, with a ranking of 67th out of 80 schools in the most recent school year (2023-2024).

Despite its small size and low student-teacher ratio, Horizon Alternative School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance. Only 43.8% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in WY-TOPP/English Language Arts, compared to 46.6% for the district and 49% for the state. The school's performance is even lower in mathematics, with only 12.5% of 10th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 40.7% for the district and 41.5% for the state. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (85.11%) compared to the nearby Evanston High School (47.52%).

Despite the low academic performance, Horizon Alternative School has a relatively high spending per student, with $27,354 spent per student in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to $16,260 at Evanston High School. This raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and the school's ability to translate funding into improved student outcomes. The school's declining statewide ranking and underperformance of specific student groups suggest the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of strategies to improve student achievement.

Detail:

Public 7-12

164 Yellowcreek Road
Evanston, WY 82931-6002

(307) 789-0122

District: Uinta County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
67^th of 80 Wyoming High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,354

Student/teacher ratio: 4.5

Number of students: 43

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.8%

Hispanic:

25.6%

American Indian:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Horizon Alternative School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.77. (See more...)

Compare Details Horizon Alternative School ranks worse than 83.8% of high schools in Wyoming. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.8%), Hispanic (25.6%), American Indian (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horizon Alternative School is 4.5. (See more...)

Compare Horizon Alternative School employs 9.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horizon Alternative School is $27,354.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Horizon Alternative School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Alternative School 67^th of 80 Wyoming public high schools. (See Horizon Alternative School in the ranking list.)

Uinta County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Uinta County School District #1 25^th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Horizon Alternative School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Horizon Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile
2007	6.45	68^th	72	5.6%
2008	3.35	67^th	69	2.9%
2009	0.84	75^th	75	0.0%
2021	4.77	73^rd	76	3.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Horizon Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	0.85	45^th	45	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Horizon Alternative School

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Rank History for all high school students at Horizon Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2006	2.59	58^th	62	6.5%
2007	25.80	56^th	67	16.4%
2008	5.02	63^rd	66	4.5%
2009	4.51	67^th	71	5.6%
2010	25.81	59^th	69	14.5%
2011	31.88	52^nd	69	24.6%
2012	18.06	62^nd	71	12.7%
2013	5.80	68^th	80	15.0%
2016	8.68	68^th	79	13.9%
2017	3.26	74^th	79	6.3%
2018	10.77	64^th	73	12.3%
2019	34.82	57^th	77	26.0%
2021	3.90	78^th	81	3.7%
2022	3.26	76^th	80	5.0%
2023	9.12	72^nd	80	10.0%
2024	15.17	67^th	80	16.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Horizon Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.66	53^rd	61	13.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Horizon Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	17.60	55^th	63	12.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Horizon Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.51	52^nd	62	16.1%

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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Horizon Alternative School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	39	1	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	46
2007	61	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	66
2008	58	2	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	69
2009	54	2	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	65
2010	50	1	0	7	1	0	0	59
2011	43	1	0	7	0	0	0	51
2012	43	2	1	8	0	0	0	54
2013	56	1	0	4	0	0	0	61
2014	58	1	0	3	0	0	0	62
2015	57	0	0	7	0	0	0	64
2016	52	0	0	6	0	0	0	58
2017	57	0	0	4	0	1	0	62
2018	45	2	0	4	0	2	1	54
2019	33	1	0	9	1	1	0	45
2020	47	2	0	13	1	1	0	64
2021	50	1	0	6	3	0	1	61
2022	44	0	0	7	2	0	1	54
2023	33	0	0	12	1	0	1	47
2024	30	0	0	11	1	0	1	43

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Horizon Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	46	3.6	12.8	43.5
2007	66	6.0	11.0	59.1
2008	69	6.0	11.5	53.6
2009	65	6.1	10.5	46.2
2010	59	6.0	9.5	64.4
2011	51	n/a	n/a	62.7
2012	54	6.5	8.2	66.7
2013	61	n/a	n/a	68.9
2014	62	7.5	8.2	72.6
2015	64	8.0	8.0	65.6
2016	58	8.0	7.2	60.3
2017	62	8.0	7.7	61.3
2018	54	8.4	6.4	59.3
2019	45	7.8	5.7	64.4
2020	64	7.4	8.5	64.1
2021	61	7.4	8.1	54.1
2022	54	8.4	6.3	57.4
2023	47	9.4	4.9	85.1
2024	43	9.4	4.5	86

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Horizon Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	46	3.6	12.8	43.5
2007	66	6.0	11.0	59.1
2008	69	6.0	11.5	53.6
2009	65	6.1	10.5	46.2
2010	59	6.0	9.5	64.4
2011	51	n/a	n/a	62.7
2012	54	6.5	8.2	66.7
2013	61	n/a	n/a	68.9
2014	62	7.5	8.2	72.6
2015	64	8.0	8.0	65.6
2016	58	8.0	7.2	60.3
2017	62	8.0	7.7	61.3
2018	54	8.4	6.4	59.3
2019	45	7.8	5.7	64.4
2020	64	7.4	8.5	64.1
2021	61	7.4	8.1	54.1
2022	54	8.4	6.3	57.4
2023	47	9.4	4.9	85.1
2024	43	9.4	4.5	86

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Horizon Alternative School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$427 (1.6%)	$25,944 (98.4%)	$26,371
2020	$722 (3.9%)	$17,748 (96.1%)	$18,471
2021	$902 (4.6%)	$18,605 (95.4%)	$19,507
2022	$3,886 (16.2%)	$20,103 (83.8%)	$23,989
2023	$5,371 (19.6%)	$21,983 (80.4%)	$27,354

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Horizon Alternative School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 57^th of 77 High schools	Ranks 72^nd of 80 High schools	16%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Alternative School)	23.1	33.3	10.2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Uinta County School District #1)	42	45.1	3.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	52.7	52.6	0.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Alternative School)	50	12.5	37.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Uinta County School District #1)	55.9	59.6	3.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	52.8	51.6	1.2%
10th Grade Science (Horizon Alternative School)	62.5	18.8	43.7%
10th Grade Science (Uinta County School District #1)	50	53.7	3.7%
10th Grade Science (Wyoming)	48.3	46.5	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	45	47	4.4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	12	33.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	33	33
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.4%	85.1%	20.7%

Schools Near Horizon Alternative School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2024)		WY-TOPP Mathematics (2024)		WY-TOPP Science (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Math (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 9th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 9th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 10th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Math 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Horizon Alternative School	Public	7-12	164 Yellowcreek Road	Evanston	82931	Uinta County	Uinta County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 789-0122	43	9	4.5	86.0%	30 (69.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (25.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	15.2	67^th of 80 public high schools	16.3%		9.1	72^nd of 80 public high schools	10.0%	5	28.6	43.8		12.5	31.3	11.7	14.8	13.2	14.5	$27,354	$5,371	$21,983
Evanston High School	Public	9-12	701 West Cheyenne Drive	Evanston	82931	Uinta County	Uinta County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 789-0757	776	46	16.8	41.1%	619 (79.8%)	3 (0.4%)	113 (14.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	35 (4.5%)	49.1	45^th of 80 public high schools	43.8%		51.4	38^th of 80 public high schools	52.5%	7	52.0	46.9	48.9	43.3	47.8	18.0	18.6	19.5	19.5	$16,260	$3,017	$13,243

Frequently Asked Questions about Horizon Alternative School

How many students attend Horizon Alternative School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 43 students attended Horizon Alternative School.

What is the racial makeup of Horizon Alternative School?

Students at Horizon Alternative School are 70% White, 26% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Horizon Alternative School in?

Uinta County School District #1

Is Horizon Alternative School a good school?

Horizon Alternative School ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Wyoming high schools.

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