Horizon West’s public schools outscore 54% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Horizon West, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Horizon West’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 190 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Horizon West’s, its schools beat 22%, lower than their 54% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 51% of tested students were proficient in reading and 51% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,678 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Nine elementary schools, then four middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Foundation Academy Lakeside (private) and Continuum (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Horizon West’s grade
B−: better than 54% of Florida school districts, #373 of 638 Florida towns. Graduation is above the Florida average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Horizon West, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Horizon West
Horizon High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,685 students · 27:1 students per teacher · in Winter Garden
10th grade in Horizon West
Horizon High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,685 students · 27:1 students per teacher · in Winter Garden
11th grade in Horizon West
Horizon High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,685 students · 27:1 students per teacher · in Winter Garden
12th grade in Horizon West
Horizon High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,685 students · 27:1 students per teacher · in Winter Garden
Horizon West’s public schools are run by Orange County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Horizon West vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Horizon West’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon West | B− | Orange County |
| Bay Lake | — | Orange County |
| Winter Garden | B− | Orange County |
All 2 neighbors share Orange County with Horizon West, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Horizon West
16 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (126-E-W-4).
Questions about Horizon West’s schools
Are Horizon West’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools Horizon West children attend outscore 54% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #373 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 22%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Horizon West in?
Orange County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 207,308 students in 268 schools (2024–25).
Where do Horizon West kids go to high school?
Horizon High School in Winter Garden, with 2,685 students.
What is Horizon West’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Orange County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Horizon West spend per student?
$12,678 in Orange County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Horizon West?
Yes: Foundation Academy Lakeside (religious, grades K–6, 119 students) and Continuum (nonsectarian, grades 1–11, 66 students).
Parents talk
What Horizon West families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.