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New Horizon High School

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New Horizon High School ranks 1090 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

1090^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 46% of Texas high schools

Summary

New Horizon High School in Joshua, TX, is a small alternative high school within the Joshua Independent School District (Isd), serving just 30 students in grades 9-12 with a mission focused on helping at-risk students graduate. Located less than a third of a mile from the district's main comprehensive high school, Joshua High School, New Horizon serves a distinctly different population, with 63.3% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch—a rate significantly higher than the district average. The school has shown a dramatic recent turnaround, jumping from the 14th percentile statewide in 2019 to the 46th percentile in 2025-2026, with standout performances including female students ranking in the 97th percentile and Hispanic students in the 91st percentile.

What sets New Horizon apart is its exceptionally individualized learning environment, with a student-teacher ratio of just 6.5:1—less than half that of Joshua High School (13.9:1). This small size comes with high per-student spending of $31,471, more than double the spending at nearby schools like Burleson Centennial High School ($9,817). The school maintains a remarkable 93.3% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for the last four years, even though standardized test scores in core subjects like Algebra I and English II are below district and state averages. Interestingly, U.S. History is a consistent bright spot, with 80% of students proficient in 2025-2026, outperforming both the district (73.66%) and the state (70.17%).

This profile is typical of a credit-recovery or alternative school: the primary mission is keeping vulnerable students on track to graduate, even if test scores lag. The recent turnaround suggests a major intervention or change in instructional strategy has been highly effective for female and Hispanic students, though male students (28th percentile) and low socio-economic status students (49th percentile) have not yet seen the same gains. For parents considering New Horizon, the school offers a supportive, small-scale environment where individualized attention and a focus on graduation are the top priorities, making it a valuable option for students who may not thrive in larger, more demanding settings like Burleson High School or Cleburne High School.

Students ?

6.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$36,222

Per pupil spending ?

63.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

603 Plum St
Joshua, TX 76058-3110

(817) 202-2500

District: Joshua Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.0%

Hispanic:

40.0%

American Indian:

6.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 50th percentile in 2011 → 46th in 2026

Strengths

✓93% graduate within 4 years

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (56% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English II Reading scores 35 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg70%

Texas avg62%

1,090^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▲ up 17 pts since 2016

From bottom 29% (2016) to bottom 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Joshua Independent School District (Isd)

237^th of 951Joshua Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.3	1090 of 2009	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	14.5	1605 of 1857	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.9	1411 of 1797	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	17.6	1485 of 1777	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	35.7	1259 of 1762	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	43.8	1110 of 1743	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	45.5	1038 of 1734	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	42.5	1078 of 1652	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	15.1	1450 of 1603	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	58.9	832 of 1672	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.9	746 of 1568	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	49.7	988 of 1539	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	49.1	959 of 1510	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	30.3	1220 of 1497	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	34.8	1093 of 1430	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	34.4	1113 of 1429	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	22.3	1260 of 1427	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	34.8	1177 of 1837	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	74.5	217 of 1829	88.1%	★★★★☆
2019	30.9	1344 of 1810	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	51.2	629 of 1784	64.7%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	12.1	1226 of 1278	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	87.8	62 of 1936	96.8%	★★★★★
2022	30.6	1296 of 1841	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	64.9	527 of 1815	71.0%	★★★★☆
2019	34.3	1270 of 1798	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	53.6	765 of 1781	57.0%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.4	173 of 1860	90.7%	★★★★★
2022	3.2	1722 of 1762	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	50.3	758 of 1714	55.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.4	986 of 1937	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	19.1	1560 of 1847	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.3	1313 of 1848	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.3	1376 of 1818	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.1	1571 of 1794	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	29.8	1406 of 1954	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	3.0	1828 of 1853	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	39.3	1078 of 1840	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	8.1	1704 of 1824	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	20.3	1521 of 1803	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	3.6	1410 of 1418	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.7	781 of 1584	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	18.7	1314 of 1525	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.2	1100 of 1510	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	2.7	1478 of 1526	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	9.8	1422 of 1539	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)97th percentile+51 vs school

Hispanic (2026)91st percentile+45 vs school

White (2026)51st percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)49th percentile+3 vs school

At Risk (2022)36th percentile

Male (2026)28th percentile-18 vs school

English Language Learner (2022)4th percentile

Special Education (2022)1st percentile

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History80%+10 vs state

Biology67%-4 vs state

Algebra I40%-14 vs state

English I Reading40%-15 vs state

English II Reading25%-35 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
New Horizon High School	Public	9-12	603 Plum St	Joshua	76058	Johnson County	Joshua Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 202-2500	30	5	6.5	63.3%	15 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)	45.3	1090^th of 2009 public high schools	45.7%					(n/a)	40.0	66.7	40.0	25.0	80.0								$36,222
Joshua High School	Public	9-12	909 S Broadway	Joshua	76058	Johnson County	Joshua Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 202-2500	1,313	94	13.9	37.9%	775 (59.0%)	46 (3.5%)	448 (34.1%)	12 (0.9%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.0%)	56.4	780^th of 2009 public high schools	61.2%		66.3	517^th of 1974 public high schools	73.8%	263	5.6	72.4	4.6	60.5	73.4								$11,347
Keene High School	Public	9-12	404 Charger Dr	Keene	76059	Johnson County	Keene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 774-5225	373	29	12.6	57.1%	153 (41.0%)	11 (2.9%)	145 (38.9%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	48 (12.9%)	11 (2.9%)	64.1	566^th of 2009 public high schools	71.8%		62.6	610^th of 1974 public high schools	69.1%	44	42.7	76.0	67.0	78.8	77.8								$10,220
Burleson High School	Public	9-12	100 Elk Dr	Burleson	76028	Johnson County	Burleson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 245-0000	1,791	118	15.2	35.3%	990 (55.3%)	179 (10.0%)	488 (27.2%)	43 (2.4%)	10 (0.6%)	4 (0.2%)	77 (4.3%)	47.4	1023^rd of 2009 public high schools	49.1%		54.4	793^rd of 1974 public high schools	59.8%	230	36.7	67.2	51.8	56.9	73.2								$9,134
Crossroads High School	Public	9-12	505 Pleasant Manor	Burleson	76028	Johnson County	Burleson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 245-0500	84	9	9.5	47.6%	43 (51.2%)	11 (13.1%)	25 (29.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	6.5	1850^th of 2009 public high schools	7.9%		5.2	1857^th of 1974 public high schools	5.9%	7	0.0	33.3	8.3	14.3	41.2								$34,629
Burleson Collegiate High School	Public	9-12	517 SW Johnson Ste 100	Burleson	76028	Johnson County	Burleson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 245-1600	151	10	14.7	34.4%	78 (51.7%)	13 (8.6%)	48 (31.8%)	6 (4.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.3%)	92	30^th of 2009 public high schools	98.5%		92.4	34^th of 1974 public high schools	98.3%	4	77.3	98.3	97.0	96.2	96.2								$11,673
Game Development Design School At Burleson Independent School District (Isd)	Public	6-12	510 SW Wilshire Blvd	Burleson	76028	Johnson County	Burleson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 245-1700	323	27	11.7	29.7%	235 (72.8%)	13 (4.0%)	58 (18.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.3%)	77.7	266^th of 2009 public high schools	86.8%		82.2	179^th of 1974 public high schools	90.9%	87	64.3	89.3	83.3	91.3	87.0	57.6	55.1	57.5	45.3	62.5	39.3	41.4	$8,530
Cleburne High School	Public	9-12	850 N Nolan River Rd	Cleburne	76033	Johnson County	Cleburne Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 202-1200	1,849	144	12.8	66.6%	788 (42.6%)	70 (3.8%)	850 (46.0%)	9 (0.5%)	10 (0.5%)	39 (2.1%)	83 (4.5%)	43.2	1144^th of 2009 public high schools	43.1%		42.1	1106^th of 1974 public high schools	44.0%	38	28.6	68.8	52.1	53.8	69.4								$11,420
Team School	Public	9-12	1005 S Anglin	Cleburne	76031	Johnson County	Cleburne Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 202-2160	65	7	8.9	81.5%	34 (52.3%)	1 (1.5%)	27 (41.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	1 (1.5%)	13	1758^th of 2009 public high schools	12.5%		3.3	1904^th of 1974 public high schools	3.5%	146			16.7	41.2	33.3								$19,503
Clearfork Academy South	Public, Charter	7-12	1632 E Fm 4	Cleburne	76103	Johnson County	University Of Texas University Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(570) 954-2465	31	0	208.3		20 (64.5%)	3 (9.7%)	8 (25.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47	1036^th of 2009 public high schools	48.4%		18.7	1640^th of 1974 public high schools	16.9%	604	11.1	75.0	52.9	62.5									$6,014

Frequently Asked Questions about New Horizon High School

How many students attend New Horizon High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 30 students attended New Horizon High School.

What district is New Horizon High School in?

Joshua Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of New Horizon High School?

Students at New Horizon High School are 50% White, 40% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

Is New Horizon High School a good school?

New Horizon High School ranks 1090^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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