Horizon High School

5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 2,023 students in grades 7-12, Horizon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 2,023 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (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:

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School Overview

Horizon High School's student population of 2,023 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,023 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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School Rankings

Horizon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#658 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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39%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Horizon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
14%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
75%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
This chart display the diversity score of Horizon High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
76%
This chart display graduation rate of Horizon High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horizon High School's ranking?
Horizon High School is ranked #658 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon High School?
The graduation rate of Horizon High School is 97%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Horizon High School?
2,023 students attend Horizon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Horizon High School students are White, 14% 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 23:1, 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
What school district is Horizon High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 2,023 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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