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Horizonte Instruction & Training Center

1234 S MAIN, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84101Salt Lake District →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 07–12Non-Charter
323
Students
Total enrolled
47%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 46% vs nat'l
$14,329
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
8.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 44% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 323 students in grades 07–12 in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,329 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Horizonte Instruction & Training Center is a mid-sized high in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, serving grades 07–12 with 323 students. The district invests $14,329 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 47% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Horizonte Instruction & Training Center

323
Total Students
8.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
72%
Free Lunch
38
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution166 male · 157 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility72%
National avg 52% · 232 students
Student Composition
17%
61%
12%
Asian1%
White17%
Hispanic / Latino61%
Black6%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander12%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490087000732

Academic Outcomes at Horizonte Instruction & Training Center

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
47
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
47%
State avg
86%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 57th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84101

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,329Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,329
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,305
Student Support$2,722
Administration$1,719
Operations$2,149
Other$1,433
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,329 spent per student, an estimated $6,348 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
27%
59%
State government
26.6%
Local (property tax)
59.3%
Federal programs
14.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 47% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Mountain View SchoolWhittier SchoolHighland Park SchoolDilworth School
+18 more
↓
Middle
Glendale MiddleClayton MiddleNorthwest MiddleHillside Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
West HighHighland HighEast High
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountySalt Lake County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSalt Lake District →
Phone: (801)578-8574
NCES ID: 490087000732
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SALT LAKE CITY seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Salt Lake District
High
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2,600 students · 07–12
● 61 opp51% FRL
High
Highland High
1,980 students · 09–12
● 45 opp30% FRL
High
East High
1,886 students · 09–12
● 43 opp51% FRL
Mid
Glendale Middle
680 students · 06–08
● 45 opp84% FRL
Mid
Clayton Middle
634 students · 07–08
● 53 opp24% FRL
Mid
Northwest Middle
633 students · 07–08
● 41 opp84% FRL
Mid
Hillside Middle
555 students · 07–08
● 53 opp29% FRL
Elem
Mountain View School
550 students · PK–06
● 45 opp83% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1234 S MAIN, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84101
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.