School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
ADHD, Dyslexia, Mild Learning Differences, Asberger
Year Founded
1974
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
4 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
4-H ClubVolunteer Fire Company
School Notes
- Wide Horizon's mission is to assist each student in finding their unique strengths, and to build upon those strengths, in turn building self esteem, thus allowing each student to achieve their highest potential, school, and community settings.
- At Wide Horizons we have a full academic schedule, and give the students a well rounded look at the world, making sure that each student has a strong foundation in reading, writing, and arithmetic.
- The key to our psycho-educational program, as well as all programs here at Wide Horizons, is building a positive self-image through positive reinforcement.
- Praise and reward is our lifeline to helping the child establish his self worth.
- Wide Horizon's mission is to assist each student in finding their unique strengths, and to build upon those strengths, in turn building self esteem, thus allowing each student to achieve their highest potential, school, and community settings. At Wide Horizons we have a full academic schedule, and give the students a well rounded look at the world, making sure that each student has a strong foundation in reading, writing, and arithmetic. The key to our psycho-educational program, as well as all programs here at Wide Horizons, is building a positive self-image through positive reinforcement. Praise and reward is our lifeline to helping the child establish his self worth.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Wide Horizons Ranch offer?
Wide Horizons Ranch offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cycling, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Wide Horizons Ranch?
The application deadline for Wide Horizons Ranch is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Wide Horizons Ranch is Redding Christian School (13.3 miles away)
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Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 596 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
21945 Old 44 Dr
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5600
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: 7-8 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
21945 Old 44 Drive
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-2900
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: K-9 | 8 students
Christian
32439 State Highway 299 E
Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
(530) 524-3539
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students
Sports: 6
2970 Hartnell Ave
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-2232
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 188 students
Baptist
2960 Hartnell Avenue
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 221-5696
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 596 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
21945 Old 44 Dr
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5600
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: K-9 | 8 students
Christian
32439 State Highway 299 E
Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
(530) 524-3539
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 188 students
Baptist
2960 Hartnell Avenue
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 221-5696
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
6600 Westside Rd
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 246-3494
Distance: 21.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students
Alternative School
1756 South St
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-2393
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 596 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
21945 Old 44 Dr
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5600
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: 7-8 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
21945 Old 44 Drive
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-2900
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: K-9 | 8 students
Christian
32439 State Highway 299 E
Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
(530) 524-3539
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students
Sports: 6
2970 Hartnell Ave
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-2232
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 188 students
Baptist
2960 Hartnell Avenue
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 221-5696
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 596 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
21945 Old 44 Dr
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5600
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students
Sports: 6
2970 Hartnell Ave
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-2232
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1410 Victor Ave
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-0355
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 13
933 College View Drive
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 246-6010
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3961 Alta Mesa Dr
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 221-2451
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oak Run Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27635 Oak Run To Fern Rd.
Oak Run, CA 96069
(530) 472-3241
Oak Run, CA 96069
(530) 472-3241
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Whitmore Elementary School
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30611 Whitmore Rd.
Whitmore, CA 96096
(530) 472-3243
Whitmore, CA 96096
(530) 472-3243
8.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22661 Old Alturas Rd.
Bella Vista, CA 96008
(530) 549-4415
Bella Vista, CA 96008
(530) 549-4415
10.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Millville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8570 Brookdale Rd.
Millville, CA 96062
(530) 547-4471
Millville, CA 96062
(530) 547-4471
11.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Black Butte Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7946 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3441
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3441
11.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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