A non-traditional private school designed for the home-educating family.
HES is a non-traditional private school to provide Christian and non-Christian families a private school option for use in their parent-directed education programs.
Although based in Manatee County, its geographic area is not limited and currently serves families in Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Dade, Lake, Lee, Orange, Polk counties as well as in other US states and Brazil.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2001
Student Body
Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1000
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
19
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$50/single student K-8th
$75/family students K-8th
$100/K-12th (student and/or/family)
early bird rate ends August 15th
Admissions Director
Debra Dykes
School Notes
- Information about HES requirements is found at: www.HorizonEduSys.wordpress.com Many of the HES graduates receive Bright Futures scholarships. Graduates receive diplomas and transcripts.
Source: Verified school update
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What schools are Horizon Educational Systems often compared to?
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When is the application deadline for Horizon Educational Systems?
The application deadline for Horizon Educational Systems is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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