HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL
Horizon High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) school district, located in Scottsdale, AZ with about 2,134 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 85 teachers, Horizon High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Horizon High School, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a prominent secondary institution within the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic rigor, offering a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized programs designed to prepare students for higher education and professional careers. The campus is known for fostering a comprehensive learning environment that balances challenging coursework with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities.
Beyond the classroom, Horizon High School maintains a highly active school culture, featuring competitive athletic programs, award-winning performing arts departments, and a variety of student-led clubs and organizations. The school prides itself on its strong community spirit and tradition of excellence, consistently aiming to develop well-rounded individuals. For more information on their academic calendar, registration, or specific department details, you can visit their official website at http://www.pvschools.net.
For more information, contact Horizon High School at (602) 449-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
http://www.pvschools.net
HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Scottsdale, AZ with about 2,134 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
- Total Students:
- 2,134
- Teachers:
- 85.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,134 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.0%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.