New Horizon School
School Notes Overview:
New Horizon School is an independent Islamic school founded by the Islamic Center of Southern California in 1984. New Horizon School is committed to providing students with an excellent academic education and firm grounding in moral and ethical values. New Horizon School fosters a dedication to God through virtuous living in a progressive Islamic environment. ...
School Overview:
New Horizon School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Islamic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1984 | ||
| County | Los Angeles County, CA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 191 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 37% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Nursery - 11 students | |||
| Pre-K - 9 students | |||
| Kind - 21 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 21 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 23 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 21 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 21 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 21 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 18 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 21 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 75% | ||
| Average Class Size | 20 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal | ||
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 9 / rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | Tuition information is available on the school's web site www.newhorizonschool.org | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 25% | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | ||
| Head of School | Amira Al-Sarraf | ||
| Admissions Associate | Rana Itani | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 5 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Flag Football | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Volley Ball | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 3 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Debate Club | Drama Club | ||
| Performing Arts Club | |||
School Notes:
- New Horizon seeks students with the potential to benefit from and to succeed in the school’s unique academic and enrichment programs. Students who benefit most from the school are those who are intellectually inquisitive, strongly motivated, and highly committed to the challenges and opportunities the school offers. The school aims to admit students who are capable of handling a strong academic curriculum successfully and happily.
- Profile last updated: 01/12/2009
In the News:
- A lesson in making paper doves has deeper implications for local Jewish, Christian and Muslim students (Pasadena Star-News)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:47:50 am
PASADENA - Through the Japanese art of paper folding, Muslim, Christian and Jewish students Tuesday learned the value of building new friendships and - Area Muslims decry Texas shooting; Security increased at some Islamic centers (San Gabriel Valley Tribune)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 02:48:41 am
When news broke out that the shooter behind a deadly rampage at an Army base in Texas was Muslim, Maher Hathout said he couldn't help but be concerned. - Children of different faiths sing songs of peace, tolerance at Daniel Pearl World Music Day (Pasadena Star-News)
posted on October 19, 2009 at 06:17:50 am
PASADENA - Christian, Jewish and Muslim children sang songs of peace and tolerance at Daniel Pearl World Music Day. - The List (Pasadena Weekly)
posted on July 2, 2009 at 06:33:10 pm
The List - Set ‘smart’ goals, says US educator (Arab News)
posted on May 13, 2009 at 11:16:25 pm
JEDDAH: A clear vision is essential for the success of a public awareness campaign, said Necva Ozgur, founding director of Muslim Educators’ Resource, Information and Training Center (Merit), at a workshop at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry yesterday.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (91103) | School Zip (91103) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 27,887 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 29% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 31 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.3 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $34,824 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.4 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 55 years old | 41 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 49% / 51% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
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- Waverly - 270 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
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