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#1105 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 35% in state
Horizon Alternative School
High School · Hillsdale Community Schools · Hillsdale, MI
A Hillsdale Community Schools high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30 S NORWOOD AVE, Hillsdale, MI 49242
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Horizon Alternative School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Horizon Alternative School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated939/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hillsdale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,813
Median home value
$182,900
Median rent
$770/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Will Carleton Charter School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Greenfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Jonesville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 339 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hillsdale Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,607NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horizon Alternative School is listed in Hillsdale Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Alternative School
Horizon Alternative School is a public high school in Hillsdale, MI, part of Hillsdale Community Schools, serving approximately 36 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,105 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Alternative School
What grades does Horizon Alternative School serve?
Horizon Alternative School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Horizon Alternative School?
Horizon Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
How does Horizon Alternative School rank in MI?
Horizon Alternative School ranks #1,105 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Horizon Alternative School's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Alternative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Alternative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Alternative School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Horizon Alternative School a charter school?
No, Horizon Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horizon Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Horizon Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizon Alternative School?
69.4% of students at Horizon Alternative School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Hillsdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.9%
- Phone
- (517) 439-4320
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 49242)
- 14,768
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
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.
- 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 49242; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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