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IDEA Public Schools Horizon Vista welcomes first senior class
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Nicole Ardila , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A notable milestone is being marked at the Horizon Vista College Prep campus, which has welcomed its first 12th grade class.
The new school year has begun at IDEA Public Schools, with nearly 6,000 students returning to 10 schools in the El Paso area. A notable milestone is being marked at the Horizon Vista College Prep campus, which has welcomed its first 12th grade class. This is a significant development for the campus, which initially opened in 2020 with grades K-2 and 6th grade.
The school has been adding a grade level each year and now has its first senior class, known as the Class of 2027. Further details about the school year and the senior class are available from local news sources, including Good Morning El Paso, which hosted a segment at the Horizon Vista College Prep campus.
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Category: schools Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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