Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 77 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Pillar High School (former Horizon High School)
9	4
10	9
11	11
12	53

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Autism Spectrum

Year Founded

1953

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

77 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

51%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

8 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)
New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS)
ASAH (New Jersey private special-education schools) (ASAH)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$0 - local school district covers tuition.

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

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Endowment Size

$10 million

Sports

School Mascot

Pillar Pride

School Notes

Horizon High School takes a functional approach to learning, tailoring our transdisciplinary, collaborative approach to teaching and delivering therapy services to meet the unique needs and abilities of each individual student. We believe that all activities of daily living including everything from changing and toileting to feeding and peer interaction- are opportunities for students to learn and grow.We utilize the Common Core Standards in conjunction with specialized curriculum in the areas of Language Arts, Math and Science.
Educational technology- including adapted computers, interactive whiteboards, and iPads are used in creating and implementing lessons.
We offer a wide range of opportunities for students of all abilities from job training and placement to community integration activities to prepare all of our students for a successful transition to adulthood.

Horizon School takes a functional approach to learning, tailoring our transdisciplinary, collaborative approach to teaching and delivering therapy services to meet the unique needs and abilities of each individual student. We believe that all activities of daily living including everything from changing and toileting to feeding and peer interaction- are opportunities for students to learn and grow.We utilize the Common Core Standards in conjunction with specialized curriculum in the areas of Language Arts, Math and Science.
Educational technology- including adapted computers, interactive whiteboards, and iPads is used in creating and implementing lessons.
We offer a wide range of opportunities for students of all abilities from job training and placement to community integration activities to prepare all of our students for a successful transition to adulthood.
Ages 14 through 21

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Shari Caspert - Alumni Parent -

Source: Verified school update

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The acceptance rate of Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.

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Pillar High School (former Horizon High School) famous alumni include: Shari Caspert - Alumni Parent.

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