I just had a son who graduated from Horizon this spring and another son getting ready to enter this fall. I have nothing but good things to say about Horizon, I have been very involved in the school and think the staff and administration are very invovled in the school as well as the students. As a
... Read more parent I believe its important to remain involved in your students life, just like you were when your child was in elementary school. The sports are pretty decent, however some of the coaches are known to pick favorites and the politics are irritating, but I've come to find out that this goes on in EVERY highschool. Basically it's all about what you and your student make of it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/01/09
An excellent school, especially for those who wish to succeed academically. The teachers actually commit to hardworking students and don't waste time on failing students who don't put in any effort, which is a plus in my book!
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Posted by a parent on 07/03/09
This school is one of the worst places i have ever been to they give the students no respect.The deans are rude and i wouldnt sugest sending your child there
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Posted by a student on 02/26/09
Horizon is the perfect place to learn and thrive for any student planning on attending a higher education institution. The clubs and sports are top notch and teachers make themselves easily available. The school recently added many new AP classes so the course selection is rigorous for those who choose
... Read more to pursue that challenge. The principal is absolutely amazing and the staff is wonderful. I would recommend this public high school to anyone who plans on being challenged and for someone who simply wants to learn in a safe environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/18/08
I guess coming from a small high school in the south and moving to Colorado and attending Horizon I have a different perspective. I loved Horizon. It was an extremely great school. The teachers were more than involved, and wanted my parents involved. We had the freedom which lessoned the stress of everyday
... Read more high school puts on you. The athletic program could of been a little better, but as far as an overall atmosphere, it was one of the best schools I've attended. Read less
Posted by a former student on 05/21/07
Horizon staff does not allow parents to be involved at all. If your child falls behind or is having trouble in a subject they are on their own. The teachers don't contact parents until it is way too late. I have had two children attend Horizon and I really wish I had an option elsewhere.
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Posted by a parent on 04/21/07
As a parent of a current student and a 2005 graduate, I can say I was expecting much more from my daughters' high school experience. From an academic stand point, I would say Horizon is average, neither of them encountered classes extremely challenging but did have to work for their grades. Both of
... Read more my daughters are avidly involved in sports, one playing collegiately and one who just signed to do so next year. Athletically, Horizon has been one huge dissapointment. I do not know what the hiring process is for coaches but for my oldest, her time as an athlete at Horizon was the worst athletic experience of her life. My other daughter has found her sport to be less than enjoyable also. For this reason, we made sure my son pursued his high school career elsewhere. The coaches we encountered were sadly all on one big power trip. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/11/07
The school is not strict on discipline. The teachers provide a wonderful learning environment but they are not particularly challenging. The school, however does stress parental involvement which is a plus. The safety of the school is questionable. The extra curricular activities are mediocre. The clubs
... Read more meet a maximum of every two weeks and there isn't really any involvement or dedication. The sports are plentiful, but try-outs are rarely posted and it is difficult to get a hold of information on sports. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Colorado used the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10 and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The CSAP is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
1,880
Students per teacher:
20
Full-time teachers:
95
Number of classrooms:
87
Arts
Art, Photography
Music
Band, Choral, Music Theory, Music
Computer Science
Computer Science
Vocational Education
Culinary Arts, Food Nutrition, Health, Phys Ed
Special Education
Emotionally Challenged, Gifted Students, Learning Differences, Life Skills, Speech/Language Pathologists
Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Science
Human Anatomy/Physiology
English
Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology
Advanced Placement
Math, Science
Math
Trigonometry
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Brighton schools — Horizon High School is located at 5321 E 136th Ave, Brighton CO 80602. 5321 E 136th Ave is in the 80602 ZIP code in Brighton, CO The school district for Horizon High School is the Adams 12 Five Star Schools. Horizon High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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