Horizon School
Tel:
(623)237-4010
- Horizon School serves 842 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Horizon School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Horizon School's student population of 842 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 842 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Horizon School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Horizon School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #937 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 45% |
| Black | 10% | 5% |
| White | 31% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glendale Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Horizon School is Apollo High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Glendale Apollo High School Grades: 9-12 | 2024 students
0.6 miles
8045 N. 47th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623)915-6300 0.6 9-12 2024 - Phoenix Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 163 students
0.6 miles
8801 N. 43rd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623)262-1202 0.6 K-8 163 - Glendale West-mec - Apollo High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.6 miles
8045 N. 47th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623)435-6300 0.6 9-12 n/a - Glendale Sunset School Grades: PK-6 | 612 students
0.9 miles
4626 W Mountain View Rd
Glendale, AZ 85302
(602)347-3300 0.9 PK-6 612 - Phoenix Manzanita Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 763 students
1.0 miles
8430 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602)347-2200 1.0 PK-6 763
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