Horizon School

8520 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 932 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Horizon School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 932 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Horizon School's student population of 932 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
932 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Horizon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1220 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Horizon School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Horizon 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 2021-22 school year data.
31%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Horizon School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Horizon School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Horizon School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Horizon School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
56%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Horizon School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Horizon School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Horizon School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Horizon School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Horizon School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Horizon School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Horizon School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Horizon School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horizon School's ranking?
Horizon School is ranked #1220 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Horizon School often compared to?
Horizon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy, Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Horizon School?
932 students attend Horizon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Horizon School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon School?
Horizon School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizon School offer ?
Horizon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Horizon School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 932 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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