Horizon High School
Contact:
Daniel Severson
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08 Feb. 2027 |
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 Madison South
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Horizon High School operates as a private nonprofit recovery school, and much of its ability to provide a safe, alcohol‑ and drug‑free environment depends on financial support from the surrounding community. The school’s history shows that community giving has been essential from the beginning: Horizon was founded in 2004 after a $10,000 family donation enabled its launch as a recovery‑focused high school. Over the years, local businesses and donors have continued to play a major role. For example, Horizon’s current facility was fully remodeled thanks to a major community support grant from CG Schmidt Builders and partner organizations, which provided financial, material, and in‑kind contributions to create an expanded, supportive learning space.
Today, Horizon still relies heavily on private donations and grants to maintain its small, therapeutic learning environment. The school’s director notes that Horizon is “always in the hole” financially because expenses such as staffing, rent, insurance, life‑skills programming, and curriculum needs outpace available funding. Horizon receives some support from the Madison Metropolitan School District and occasional state grants, but community funding remains its primary financial backbone. In fact, Horizon is one of only 34 recovery schools in the U.S., and it “runs completely off of funding from the community,” underscoring how essential local contributions are to sustaining its mission. Please join us in discussion and presentation of how Horizon High School helps our younger generation in times of need, moving them forward as productive members of our community.
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