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#1095 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 49% in state
New Horizons High School
High School · Pasco School District · Pasco, WA
A Pasco School District high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2020 W ARGENT RD, Pasco, WA 99301
- Math 25% proficient (2017)
- Reading 7% vs WA 56% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at New Horizons High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2016, to 7% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 21 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Horizons 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,561/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pasco), 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
$82,517
Median home value
$353,300
Median rent
$1,195/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasco Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 2,515 | Compare → |
| Ugrad Esd123 Re-engagement ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Tri-city Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–10 | 1.7 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Riverview Baptist Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 77 | 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.
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.
Pasco School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #11 of 28
- District spending per student
- $17,151NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Horizons High School is listed in Pasco School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Horizons High School
New Horizons High School is a public high school in Pasco, WA, part of Pasco School District, serving approximately 374 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,095 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Horizons High School
What grades does New Horizons High School serve?
New Horizons High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend New Horizons High School?
New Horizons High School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Horizons High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Horizons High School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Horizons High School rank in WA?
New Horizons High School ranks #1,095 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is New Horizons High School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Horizons High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 New Horizons High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Horizons High School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New Horizons High School a charter school?
No, New Horizons High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Horizons High School a Title I school?
No, New Horizons High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Horizons High School?
86.6% of students at New Horizons 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (509) 543-6796
- Area population (ZIP 99301)
- 86,467
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 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 99301; 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, 2009-2017, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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