Horizon School

166 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Horizon School, located in Saratoga Springs, Utah, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Alpine School District. It serves as a dedicated center for students with significant disabilities, focusing on providing individualized instruction tailored to the unique developmental and learning needs of each child. The school is highly regarded for its specialized environment, which includes a low student-to-teacher ratio and access to a variety of therapeutic resources, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support in a safe and structured setting.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes life skills, functional academics, and community-based instruction to help students maximize their independence and reach their personal potential. By fostering a collaborative partnership between families, specialized educators, and therapists, Horizon School aims to create an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere where students are empowered to engage with their community and thrive according to their own capabilities.

166

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon School
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	26
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	5

White
124 (74.7%)
Hispanic
26 (15.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (3.0%)
Asian
4 (2.4%)
Two or More
4 (2.4%)
Black
3 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alpine District
Phone:	(801)610-8728
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Kindergarten 3

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 4

Grade 9 6