Horizon H S vs Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon H S
El Paso · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,469 students
Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory
Horizon City · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
402 students
| Measure | Horizon H S El Paso, Texas | Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory Horizon City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1179 of 1,419 | #1064 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12353 of 16,910 | #9699 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 1,469 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 1,469 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | El Paso | Horizon City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 34.3).
- •Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 87.1%).
- •Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
- •Horizon H S is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 402.
- •Horizon H S is a public school while Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) 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 Horizon H S better than Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory ranks higher (40.5 vs 34.3 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 Horizon H S and Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between El Paso and Horizon City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon H S: 1,469. Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon H S and Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Horizon H S is 1179th of 1,419 and Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory is 1064th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).