Horizon High School

Hamtramck School District of the City of

www.hamtramck.k12.mi.us

125 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Horizon High School, located on Caniff Street in Hamtramck, Michigan, functions as an alternative educational setting designed to serve students who may benefit from a more personalized or flexible approach to learning than that offered by a traditional high school. As part of the Hamtramck Public Schools district, the institution focuses on credit recovery, academic support, and helping students navigate the challenges that might otherwise hinder their progress toward graduation.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive environment where students can work at their own pace to meet state requirements. By providing a smaller, more focused setting, Horizon High aims to re-engage students and prepare them for post-secondary opportunities, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or entering the workforce. Its location in the heart of Hamtramck reflects its mission to serve the diverse needs of the local community, ensuring that all students have a viable pathway to earning their high school diploma.

125

Total Students

10.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Black	48
Asian	40
Two or More	3

Black
48 (38.4%)
Asian
40 (32.0%)
White
34 (27.2%)
Two or More
3 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hamtramck School District of the City of
Phone:	(313)591-7404
Website:	http://www.hamtramck.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
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

Grade 9 17

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 34

Grade 12 58