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#1034 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 32% in state

Horizon High School

High School · Hamtramck School District of the City of · Hamtramck, MI

A Hamtramck School District of the City of high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3225 CANIFF ST, Hamtramck, MI 48212

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2021)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1

Students at Horizon High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 10% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Horizon High School 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 Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 93Walker's Paradise
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,088/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hamtramck), 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

$37,293

Median home value

$98,200

Median rent

$935/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

61.1%

Poverty rate

37.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hamtramck High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–120.1 mi965Compare →
Caniff Liberty AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.7PK–90.3 mi562Compare →
Oakland International Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.79–120.5 mi520Compare →
Bridge AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified2.69–120.6 mi308Compare →

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.

Hamtramck School District of the City of

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
This value was not reported by the source.
District child poverty rate
52.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Horizon High School is listed in Hamtramck School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Horizon High School

Horizon High School is a public high school in Hamtramck, MI, part of Hamtramck School District of the City of, serving approximately 95 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,034 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Horizon High School

What grades does Horizon High School serve?

Horizon High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Horizon High School?

Horizon High School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Horizon High School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Horizon High School rank in MI?

Horizon High School ranks #1,034 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Horizon High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Horizon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon High School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Horizon High School a charter school?

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

Is Horizon High School a Title I school?

No, Horizon High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

82.1% of students at Horizon High 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
95
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 48212)
42,587
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
29.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 48212; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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