Horizon High School is a public high school in Scottsdale, Arizona in the Paradise Valley Unified School District. The school was established in 1980. The current principal is Shelley Strohfus. About 2,400 students are enrolled in the school. The mascot is a Husky.
Serving 1,863 students in grades 7-12, Horizon High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,863 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Horizon High School's student population of 1,863 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,863 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Horizon High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
16%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
73%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon High School's ranking?
Horizon High School is ranked #99 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Horizon High School often compared to?
Horizon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaparral High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon High School?
The graduation rate of Horizon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Horizon High School?
1,863 students attend Horizon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Horizon High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon High School?
Horizon High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizon High School offer ?
Horizon High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon High School part of?
Horizon High School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Horizon High School located?
Horizon High School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 6 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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