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Enrollment
286
Combined
DISTRICT 753 · STATE 602
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DESERT SANDS UNIFIED·NCES 061111008560
Horizon
43-330 Palm Royale Dr., La Quinta, CA 92253 · (760) 238-9720 · Riverside County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED21-SUBURBVIRTUALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL286 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
22.3:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.9:1 · STATE 18.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
86%
246 students
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 | 1% |
| Grade 1 | 9 | 3% |
| Grade 2 | 6 | 2% |
| Grade 3 | 13 | 5% |
| Grade 4 | 4 | 1% |
| Grade 5 | 9 | 3% |
| Grade 6 | 8 | 3% |
| Grade 7 | 14 | 5% |
| Grade 8 | 22 | 8% |
| Grade 9 | 19 | 7% |
| Grade 10 | 63 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 44 | 15% |
| Grade 12 | 72 | 25% |
Student demographics
40%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
38.0%
own-school result
Math
29.9%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 11.3% | 26.8% | 34.5% | 27.5% |
| Math | 8.3% | 21.5% | 26.4% | 43.8% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 38.0% | 29.9% |
| 2023-24 | 34.9% | 17.1% |
| 2022-23 | 40.8% | 22.7% |
| 2021-22 | 32.0% | 17.6% |
| 2020-21 | 70.8% | 27.1% |
| 2018-19 | 56.9% | 20.0% |
| 2017-18 | 43.7% | 16.4% |
| 2016-17 | 43.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015-16 | 31.0% | 9.0% |
| 2014-15 | 38.0% | 9.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
286
+27 (+10%) vs 2020
-26% since 2000-01, when it was 387
Student : Teacher
22.3:1
was 19.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 286 | 12.8 | 22.3:1 | 86% (246) |
| 2023-24 | 356 | 17.5 | 20.4:1 | 83% (296) |
| 2022-23 | 414 | 21.1 | 19.6:1 | 84% (346) |
| 2020-21 | 259 | 13 | 19.9:1 | 50% (129) |
| 2017-18 | 223 | 13.4 | 16.6:1 | 54% (120) |
| 2015-16 | 243 | 15 | 16.2:1 | 44% (107) |
| 2010-11 | 395 | N/A | N/A | 27% (105) |
| 2000-01 | 387 | 2 | 193.5:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Horizon.
Since 2017-18: students up 28% (223 to 286); teachers down 5% (13.4 to 12.8).
About Horizon
Horizon is a school serving multiple grade levels in La Quinta, California, reachable at (760) 238-9720. The school has 286 students in 2024-25 across kindergarten through 12. That compares with an average of about 602 students for combined schools in California.
Federal data list 34 schools in Desert Sands Unified, with 25,613 students enrolled.
Hispanic students are 76% of those enrolled at Horizon. The next largest groups are 15% White and 7% multiracial. In Riverside County overall, about 51% of residents are Hispanic. A diversity index of 40% means there is a 40% chance two randomly chosen students at Horizon are from different groups.
A staff of 12.8 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 22.3:1. Across combined schools in California, the average ratio is 18.6:1. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 86%. Among public schools in Riverside County, the average eligibility rate is 74%.
In Riverside County, home to about 2,478,600 people, median household income comes to about $93,074, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Riverside County's 543 public schools enroll about 424,872 students and include Horizon.
Summit High (Continuation), less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics. Horizon carries a virtual school designation in NCES data.
Enrollment increased 10% over 4 years, reaching 286 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio increased from 19.9:1 in 2020-21 to 22.3:1 in 2024-25.
This page collects posts and questions about Horizon, such as open houses, carpools, and field trips. You can also rate the school on this page.
Riverside County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,478,600
Census ACS
Median income
$93,074
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
543
424,872 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Desert Sands Unified
- La Quinta HighHigh · 2,425 students
- Palm Desert HighHigh · 2,079 students
- Indio HighHigh · 1,962 students
- Shadow Hills HighHigh · 1,650 students
- Palm Desert Charter MiddleMiddle · 1,298 students
- John Glenn Middle School of International StudiesMiddle · 1,099 students
Other schools in La Quinta
- La Quinta HighHigh · 2,425 students
- La Quinta MiddleMiddle · 709 students
- Harry S. Truman ElementaryElementary · 635 students
- Benjamin Franklin ElementaryElementary · 627 students
- Colonel Mitchell Paige MiddleMiddle · 439 students
- Summit High (Continuation)High · 195 students
Other Horizon schools
5 other US public schools in 4 states are named Horizon. Horizon is the 5th largest of the 6.
- Horizon SchoolGLENDALE, AZ · 856 students
- Horizon SchoolMURRAY, UT · 664 students
- Horizon SchoolPewaukee, WI · 647 students
- Horizon SchoolWASHINGTON, UT · 626 students
- Horizon SchoolSARATOGA SPRINGS, UT · 166 students
Nearby schools
- Summit High (Continuation)0.0 mi · 195
- Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle0.1 mi · 439
- James Monroe Elementary0.6 mi · 562
- Gerald R. Ford Elementary0.8 mi · 598
- Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International Studies1.7 mi · 748
- John Glenn Middle School of International Studies1.7 mi · 1,099
Frequently asked questions
About HorizonWhat is the total enrollment at Horizon?
Horizon enrolls approximately 286 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does Horizon serve?
Horizon serves grades KG-12.
How many teachers does Horizon have?
Horizon employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.3:1.
How diverse is Horizon?
Horizon reports a student body of 15% White, 76% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Horizon in?
Horizon is part of Desert Sands Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.