New Horizons ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)3%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
26%
Black
(19-20)n/a
17%
White
(19-20)94%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
82%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend New Horizons?
34 students attend New Horizons.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of New Horizons students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is New Horizons part of?
New Horizons is part of West Central Illinois Special Education Cooperative School District.
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