HORIZON ACADEMY WEST

3021 TODOS SANTOS NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87120

www.hawest.net

Charter School 495 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Horizon Academy West is a state-chartered public charter school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on a rigorous academic curriculum, particularly in core subjects like mathematics and reading, while maintaining a supportive and structured environment. Their educational approach emphasizes the importance of data-driven instruction, ensuring that teaching strategies are tailored to meet the individual needs and developmental stages of their elementary students.

Beyond its academic focus, Horizon Academy West is known for its commitment to fostering strong community partnerships and promoting character development. The school prioritizes a collaborative culture involving teachers, parents, and students to create a safe and engaging atmosphere for learning. By leveraging a charter model, the school maintains a level of autonomy that allows it to implement specialized programs and maintain high standards of accountability, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

495

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HORIZON ACADEMY WEST
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	394
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	86
American Indian	3

Hispanic
394 (79.6%)
Two or More
86 (17.4%)
White
8 (1.6%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HORIZON ACADEMY WEST
Phone:	(505)998-0459
Website:	http://www.hawest.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HORIZON ACADEMY WEST
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HORIZON ACADEMY WEST
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	252	50.9%
Male	243	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

ALBUQUERQUE BILINGUAL ACADEMY

Charter School 328 Students

7500 LA MORADA NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87120 (0.5 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th