Horizon Alternative School

Horizon Alternative School is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in Evanston, Wyoming, part of the Uinta County School District #1. With just 43 students, this school consistently underperforms academically compared to the district and state averages.

Horizon Alternative School has struggled with low academic performance, with test scores significantly below the district and state in all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 23.1% of 10th graders were proficient or better in ELA and Science, compared to 47.8% and 42.9% for the district, and 50.4% and 49.3% for the state. The school's 4-year graduation rates have ranged from 40.6% to 81.6% over the past 5 years, well below the state average. Despite these challenges, the school spends significantly more per student ($19,507 to $31,373) than the larger Evanston High School, which performs much better academically.

The combination of high poverty levels, small school size, and low student-teacher ratio at Horizon Alternative School suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges that require targeted interventions and support. While the school's small size and personalized approach could be leveraged to improve student outcomes, the persistent low performance and widening achievement gap indicate that deeper, systemic issues need to be addressed to help students succeed.