Horizon School

1970 S ARABIAN WAY
WASHINGTON, UT 84780

hrz.washk12.org

626 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Horizon School, located in Washington, Utah, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Washington County School District. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, Horizon functions as a center for special education, providing a structured, supportive, and individualized learning environment for students with diverse needs. The school is dedicated to helping students develop essential academic, social, and life skills through tailored instruction and a highly supportive staff-to-student ratio.

The school emphasizes a therapeutic and student-centered approach, aiming to empower individuals to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing atmosphere. By focusing on personalized education plans (IEPs), Horizon School fosters growth in both behavior and academics, preparing students for greater success in their future endeavors. Their curriculum and programs are designed to accommodate unique learning styles, ensuring that every student receives the focused attention necessary to thrive in a community-oriented educational setting.

626

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon School
Demographic	Student Count
White	525
Hispanic	53
Asian	9
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	13

White
525 (83.9%)
Hispanic
53 (8.5%)
Two or More
26 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
13 (2.1%)
Asian
9 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washington District
Phone:	(435)652-4781
Website:	http://hrz.washk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	626
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 99

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Horizon School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	119
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	115

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Horizon School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	309	49.4%
Male	317	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)