Overview
NEW HORIZONS is a public school in GOLDTHWAITE, Texas. The school enrolls 48 students. It is part of the ORENDA CHARTER SCHOOL district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
DistrictORENDA CHARTER SCHOOL
County48333
CityGOLDTHWAITE
ZIP76844
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480023511986
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment48
White3.2%
Hispanic / Latino19.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native61.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %95%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)