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Horizon

PublicAlternative/otherGrades 0–12
La Quinta, California · Desert Sands Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students286
Student:Teacher23.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch86%
Title INo
Horizon
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
286
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
86%+20.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Horizon is a public other serving grades 0–12 in La Quinta, California. The school enrolls 286 students. It is part of the Desert Sands Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.8:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictDesert Sands Unified
County6065
CityLa Quinta
ZIP92253
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061111008560

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment286
White0.8%
Hispanic / Latino65.9%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native26.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.8%
Hispanic
65.9%
Black
0.0%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
4.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %86%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)