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#3753 of 3,778 schools in FL

Horizon Institute

High School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL

A Duval high school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.

11363 SAN JOSE BLVD #200, Jacksonville, FL 32223

  • Math 11% vs FL 51% (2024)
  • Reading 12% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics1.7Needs Improvement33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11.5% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-36.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-41.1 pts
Overall Proficiency11% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-36.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$11,578

Students at Horizon Institute score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency11%(2024 FAST)
School
State
51%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency12%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Horizon Institute sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Jacksonville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,599

Median home value

$377,500

Median rent

$1,500/mo

College educated

40.2%

Homeownership

79.9%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lighthouse Christian School-mandarinPrivate · tuition6.54–120.7 mi48Compare →
Great Strides RehabilitationPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.5 mi26Compare →
Christ's Church AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8K–121.6 mi379Compare →
Torah Academy of JacksonvillePrivate · tuition6.6PK–101.7 mi56Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Duval

Schools in district
208
Rank in district
#188 of 194
District spending per student
$11,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Horizon Institute is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Horizon Institute

Horizon Institute is a public high school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 373 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,753 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Horizon Institute

What grades does Horizon Institute serve?

Horizon Institute serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Horizon Institute?

Horizon Institute has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.

How does Horizon Institute rank in FL?

Horizon Institute ranks #3,753 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Horizon Institute's MySchoolScout rating?

Horizon Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Horizon Institute?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Institute has 11% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).

Is Horizon Institute a charter school?

No, Horizon Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Horizon Institute a Title I school?

No, Horizon Institute is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizon Institute?

59.2% of students at Horizon Institute qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
373
0
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County
Area population (ZIP 32223)
26,079
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
48.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32223; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 FAST; directory SY 2023–24

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