Horizon Honors Schools is an organization of tuition-free charter schools in the Ahwatukee Foothills area of Phoenix, Arizona. Horizon Honors consists of two schools: Horizon Honors Elementary School and Horizon Honors Secondary School. Over 1,500 students from cities throughout the East Valley attend the schools.
Serving 823 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Horizon Honors Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Honors Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Horizon Honors Elementary School's student population of 823 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
823 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Black, Silver, Columbia blue
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Horizon Honors Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Honors Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#207 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
23%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
53%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blaze The Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Honors Elementary School's ranking?
Horizon Honors Elementary School is ranked #207 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Horizon Honors Elementary School often compared to?
Horizon Honors Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kyrene Monte Vista School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Horizon Honors Elementary School?
823 students attend Horizon Honors Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Horizon Honors Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Horizon Honors Elementary School offer ?
Horizon Honors Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon Honors Elementary School part of?
Horizon Honors Elementary School is part of Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (92620) School District.
In what neighborhood is Horizon Honors Elementary School located?
Horizon Honors Elementary School is located in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 17 other public schools located in Ahwatukee Foothills Village.
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