Horizon High School

5321 EAST 136TH AVENUE
BRIGHTON, CO 80601

horizon.adams12.org

1,966 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Horizon High School, located in Brighton, Colorado, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, offering a diverse array of programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. Its curriculum spans core subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various elective tracks, fostering an environment that emphasizes both rigorous academic achievement and the cultivation of critical thinking skills.

Beyond the classroom, Horizon High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community building through a wide range of extracurricular activities. Students have the opportunity to participate in competitive athletics, performing arts, student government, and numerous interest-based clubs. By integrating a supportive school culture with robust learning opportunities, Horizon High School aims to empower its students to become well-rounded individuals and responsible citizens within their community.

1,966

Total Students

97.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,041
Hispanic	691
Black	25
Asian	97
Two or More	102
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,041 (53.0%)
Hispanic
691 (35.2%)
Two or More
102 (5.2%)
Asian
97 (4.9%)
Black
25 (1.3%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-4400
Website:	http://horizon.adams12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,966
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	116

* 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

Grade 9 465

Grade 10 505

Grade 11 524

Grade 12 472