Horizon High School is a high school located in southwest Orange County, Florida, United States. It is located in the Winter Garden area. Horizon High School was built in 2021 as a relief school to reduce overcrowding in nearby high schools West Orange High School and Windermere High School.
Serving 2,300 students in grades 9-12, Horizon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Horizon High School's student population of 2,300 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Year Founded
2021
Colors
Purple, Orange
School Rankings
Horizon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1294 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
48%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon High School's ranking?
Horizon High School is ranked #1294 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Horizon High School often compared to?
Horizon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windermere High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Horizon High School?
2,300 students attend Horizon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Horizon High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon High School?
Horizon High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizon High School offer ?
Horizon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Horizon High School part of?
Horizon High School is part of Orange School District.
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