Summary
New Horizons Learning Center in Greenville, TX, is a small alternative high school within the Greenville Independent School District (Isd) serving 77 students in grades 9-12, designed for students who have struggled in traditional settings. The school has a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.7, allowing for more individualized attention, but its academic performance ranks in the bottom 5% of Texas high schools, with proficiency rates in Algebra I (0%), Biology (10%), and English I (4.55%) far below district averages. While the school spends a high amount per student ($19,880) to provide intensive support, its graduation rate of 81.5% is the lowest among nearby schools, and its dropout rate of 2.7% is over four times the district average.
This school serves a highly at-risk population, with 85.71% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and it functions as a "last chance" option for students who might otherwise drop out. In contrast, nearby schools like Boles High School and Wh Ford High School boast 100% and 97.9% graduation rates, respectively, while Caddo Mills High School achieves high proficiency rates in Biology (81.45%) and English I (75.28%). The main Greenville High School, with 1,520 students, has a 95.3% graduation rate and test scores dramatically higher than New Horizons, highlighting the different challenges each school faces.
Despite the low academic outcomes, New Horizons provides a critical service by offering a path to graduation for students who have not succeeded elsewhere. The school shows a glimmer of strength in U.S. History, with a proficiency rate of 23.81%, which is its highest subject area. The district also operates another alternative program, Greenville Alternative Educational Program, with even higher spending per student ($69,830), indicating a significant investment in alternative education pathways. For parents, this school is best understood as a specialized environment for students who need extra support to complete their high school education, rather than a traditional academic program.
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