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#5463 of 8,552 schools in TX

Horizon H S

High School · Clint ISD · EL Paso, TX

A Clint ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

14521 HORIZON BLVD, EL Paso, TX 79928

  • Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation18.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$13,785
Chronic Absenteeism37.7%

Students at Horizon H S score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.1%

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 H S 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,783/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Paso), 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

$73,704

Median home value

$188,600

Median rent

$1,145/mo

College educated

24%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79928; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
18.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Eastlake H SEnrollment path unverified5.59–124.2 mi2,947Compare →
Bethesda Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition3.9private2–124.5 mi39Compare →
Clint H SEnrollment path unverified5.99–12Not available734Compare →
Clint ISD Early College AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.78–12Not available310Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Clint ISD

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#7 of 14
District spending per student
$13,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Horizon H S is listed in CLINT ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Horizon H S

Horizon H S is a public high school in EL Paso, TX, part of Clint ISD, serving approximately 1,579 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #5,463 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Horizon H S

What grades does Horizon H S serve?

Horizon H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Horizon H S?

Horizon H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,579 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Horizon H S is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Horizon H S rank in TX?

Horizon H S ranks #5,463 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Horizon H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Horizon H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon H S has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Horizon H S a charter school?

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

Is Horizon H S a Title I school?

No, Horizon H S is not currently a Title I school.

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

85.1% of students at Horizon H S 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
1,579
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
108
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.7%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 79928)
82,792
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
29.6
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 79928; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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