Central Toronto Academy vs Horizon Alternative Senior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Toronto Academy
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
975 students
Horizon Alternative Senior School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
55 students
| Measure | Central Toronto Academy Toronto, Ontario | Horizon Alternative Senior School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 51 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #376 of 766 | – |
| National rank | #376 of 766 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 975 | 55 |
| Enrolment | 975 | 55 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 47% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 22% | 0% |
| Special education | 22% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 10% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.tdsb.on.ca/centraltorontoacademy | horizonalternative.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Horizon Alternative Senior School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 vs 51.3).
- •Central Toronto Academy is the larger school with 975 students compared with 55.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Toronto Academy better than Horizon Alternative Senior School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Horizon Alternative Senior School ranks higher (86.7 vs 51.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Toronto Academy and Horizon Alternative Senior School?
About 2 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Toronto Academy: 975. Horizon Alternative Senior School: 55. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Toronto Academy and Horizon Alternative Senior School rank in Ontario?
Central Toronto Academy is 376th of 766 and Horizon Alternative Senior School is unranked among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).