Very Good
#547 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 27% in state
Horizon High School
High School · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Scottsdale, AZ
A Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) high school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5601 E GREENWAY RD, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
- Math 71% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Horizon High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Horizon High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,031/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scottsdale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,885
Median home value
$701,900
Median rent
$1,954/mo
College educated
60.3%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85254; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West-mec - Horizon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Rancho Solano Private School-greenway CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| Scottsdale Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 864 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #21 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horizon High School is listed in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon High School
Horizon High School is a public high school in Scottsdale, AZ, part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), serving approximately 1,863 students in grades 7th-12th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #547 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon High School
What grades does Horizon High School serve?
Horizon High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Horizon High School?
Horizon High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,863 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon High School is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horizon High School rank in AZ?
Horizon High School ranks #547 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Horizon High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Horizon High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Horizon High School a charter school?
No, Horizon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horizon High School a Title I school?
No, Horizon High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (602) 449-6000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85254)
- 46,655
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85254; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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