Horizon Prep

What Horizon Prep does

Horizon Prep is a private, faith-based Preschool through 12th grade classical Christian school located on a 30-acre campus in Rancho Santa Fe, California, operating as an Outreach Ministry of Horizon Church. Founded in 2000 by Dr. Bob Botsford, the school delivers a classical Trivium-based curriculum segmented into four programs: Early Education (Preschool-Transitional Kindergarten, Montessori-based), Grammar School (K-5), Logic School (6-8), and Rhetoric School (9-12). The school reports a 16:1 student-teacher ratio, 16 AP courses with an 89% AP exam pass rate, a 100% college acceptance rate, and an average SAT score of 1380.

The school's technology stack is built entirely on third-party K-12 platforms rather than proprietary systems. Canvas serves as the digital learning hub for course materials, assignment submission, and parent communication; RenWeb (FACTS Management) functions as the student information system and family portal; and SchoolAdmin Online handles admissions processing. The curriculum integrates a four-year Bible and discipleship sequence, formal logic instruction, the Harkness discussion method in humanities, and capstone projects (The God Project, Senior Thesis). The school is dual-accredited by WASC and ACSI and holds CIF accreditation for competitive athletics. Supporting programs include a College Guidance Program, a Visual & Performing Arts program (band, choir, drama, ceramics, AP Studio Art), and a competitive athletics program competing in the CIF San Diego Section Frontier League and the South Coast Middle School League.

Horizon Prep generates revenue through tuition paid by individual families, with pricing ranging from $6,500 (Preschool half-day, two days) to $23,700 (9th-12th grade) per year on a subscription/recurring basis, supplemented by per-student enrollment fees ($700-$1,000), a one-time $150 application fee, and a 2.95% convenience fee for credit card payments. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer via the school's website, campus tours, online application portal, and church-affiliated referrals. The customer base is concentrated in San Diego's North County (Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, Carlsbad), and the school has no external investors or venture funding, with capital expenditures funded organically and supported by its parent church entity.

Name

Horizon Prep

Legal name

Horizon Prep

Website

https://horizonprep.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Horizon Prep is a private Preschool through 12th grade classical Christian school in Rancho Santa Fe, California, serving San Diego-area families with a Trivium-based curriculum, dual WASC/ACSI accreditation, and 100% reported college acceptance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rancho Santa Fe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Horizon Prep generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to families for student enrollment across Preschool through 12th grade programs. Tuition varies by grade level and program (full-day vs half-day for Early Education). Additional fees include enrollment fees, application fees, and optional payment plan fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Horizon Prep is a private, Christ-centered classical Christian school offering Preschool through 12th grade education on a 30-acre campus in Rancho Santa Fe, California, organized around the Trivium framework of Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric stages. Core offerings include Early Education (Preschool–Transitional Kindergarten, Montessori-based), Grammar School (K–5th), Logic School (6th–8th), and Rhetoric School (9th–12th), supplemented by a College Guidance Program, Spiritual Life Program, Visual & Performing Arts, and competitive Athletics. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition charged to families across grade levels.

Product overview

Horizon Prep is a Preschool–12th grade private Christian classical school located in Rancho Santa Fe, California, founded in 2000 as a ministry of Horizon Church. The institution operates a unified educational platform comprising four interconnected grade-band programs — Early Education (Preschool–Transitional Kindergarten), Grammar School (Kindergarten–5th Grade), Logic School (6th–8th Grade), and Rhetoric School (9th–12th Grade) — all grounded in a classical education model that employs the Trivium framework of Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric stages. Supporting the core academic programs are the Canvas learning management system (for digital coursework and parent communication), a personalized College Guidance Program, a Spiritual Life Program (including weekly chapel, The God Project, and service requirements), a Visual & Performing Arts Program (offering band, choir, drama, ceramics, and AP Studio Art), and a competitive Athletics Program (Logic and Rhetoric levels competing in CIF San Diego). The school is accredited by WASC and ACSI, maintains a 16:1 student-teacher ratio, and reports 100% college acceptance, 16 AP courses, and an average SAT score of 1380.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Education Program (Preschool – Transitional Kindergarten) A Christ-centered, Montessori-based learning program for Preschool through Transitional Kindergarten with purposeful play, hands-on materials, Bible instruction, Spanish, music, movement, art, and practical life activities designed to prepare young children for academic readiness.
• Grammar School (Kindergarten – 5th Grade) Elementary program applying the classical Grammar stage of the Trivium, where students memorize foundational knowledge through songs, chants, Scripture, and hands-on activities across language arts, mathematics, science, history, Latin, Spanish, Bible, art, music, and physical education.
• Logic School (6th – 8th Grade) Middle school program at the Logic stage of the classical Trivium, where students develop formal reasoning, evaluate arguments, identify fallacies, engage in Harkness discussion, and explore integrated humanities including English, history, Bible, science, Latin, Spanish, and daily electives.
• Rhetoric School (9th – 12th Grade) High school program at the Rhetoric stage of the classical Trivium, where students learn to communicate truth with clarity through persuasive writing, public speaking, AP and Honors coursework, Harkness discussion, a four-year Bible and discipleship sequence, and capstone projects including the Senior Thesis and The God Project.
• College Guidance Program A personalized four-step college preparation process encompassing academic planning, exploration and advising, application preparation, and confident launch. The program guides students through college identification, essay coaching, interview preparation, and scholarship opportunities, supporting a 100% college acceptance rate with an average SAT score of 1380 and 89% AP exam pass rate.
• Spiritual Life Program Christ-centered spiritual formation integrated throughout all grade levels, including weekly chapel services, discipleship groups (5th grade and up), twice-weekly Praise and Worship (K–5th), daily prayer, Scripture memorization, Bible reading and reflection (high school), The God Project, Fall Camp and Retreat, and required community service for 6th–12th grade students.
• Visual & Performing Arts Program A comprehensive K–12 arts program with dedicated art and music teachers, music classrooms with hundreds of instruments, art studios including a printing press, potter's wheels, and kiln room. Offerings include drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, photography, art history, band, choir, vocal ensemble, drama productions, guitar, documentary film production, and AP Studio Art.
• Athletics Program Competitive interscholastic athletics for Logic School (6th–8th) competing in the South Coast Middle School League, and Rhetoric School (9th–12th) competing in the CIF San Diego Section Frontier League. Sports include flag football, volleyball, golf, soccer, basketball, tennis, beach volleyball, strength and conditioning, and cheer. School mascot is the Lion of Judah, with school colors Navy, White, and Gray.
• Canvas Learning Management System Horizon Prep's digital learning hub providing a seamless connection between the classroom and home. Students engage with course materials, submit assignments, and track academic progress; parents may view their student's learning journey, monitor grades, and receive classroom communication through dedicated student and parent login portals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate among graduates
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Horizon ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorizon Prep is an Outreach Ministry of Horizon Church, operating as an extension of the church's ministry to provide education. The church provides foundational support, facilities (Horizon Sanctuary for graduations and events), and community connection. This is a parent-subsidiary relationship where the church oversees the school's ministry direction.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Tri-City Christian Schools: Tri-City Christian Schools is a K-12 non-denominational Christian school in Vista, California, serving the North County San Diego area. Directly comparable as a faith-based K-12 alternative for families Horizon Prep targets.
• Grace Christian School: Grace Christian School is a K-12 Christian school in the San Diego area offering college-preparatory academics integrated with biblical worldview. Comparable as a faith-based, college-prep alternative serving overlapping North County San Diego families.
• Calvary Christian Academy: Calvary Christian Academy is a K-12 Christian school in the San Diego area emphasizing biblical integration and college preparation. Comparable as a faith-based private school alternative for families in the same regional market.
• The Classical Academies: The Classical Academies operates multiple classical-education campuses in North San Diego County (Escondido, Vista, Oceanside), serving K-12 with a similar classical pedagogy. Highly comparable as a regional classical charter-school system, though non-faith-based, competing for the same North County San Diego families.

Broad incumbents

• Francis Parker School: Francis Parker School is a well-established, accredited PreK-12 private school in San Diego with a long history and broader secular liberal-arts mission. Comparable as a premium San Diego private school competitor, though significantly larger and older than Horizon Prep.
• La Jolla Country Day School: La Jolla Country Day School is an independent, secular, college-preparatory school serving PreK-12 in La Jolla, San Diego. Comparable as a top-tier San Diego private school competitor with broader resources and longer history.
• The Bishop's School: The Bishop's School is an elite independent Episcopal K-12 school in La Jolla, San Diego. Comparable as a top-tier San Diego private college-prep option competing for the same high-income North County coastal families.
• Pacific Ridge School: Pacific Ridge School is a private, secular, college-preparatory school serving grades 7-12 in Carlsbad, California. Comparable as a competing North County San Diego private college-prep option, though secular and serving only older grades.

Emerging players

• Rocky Mountain Christian Academy: Rocky Mountain Christian Academy and similar classical-Christian microschools are emerging nationwide as parents seek integrated faith and classical curricula. Comparable as a smaller-scale classical Christian K-12 operator in a different geography.
• Veritas Classical Academy: Veritas and similar small classical-Christian schools share the Trivium pedagogy and biblical integration that defines Horizon Prep. Comparable as an emerging player in the niche classical-Christian K-12 segment, though typically smaller and earlier-stage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/horizonprep
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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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