Horizon High School

horizon.pvschools.net/

1,905 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,905

Total Students

83.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,412
Hispanic	275
Black	38
Asian	45
Two or More	110
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	8

White
1,412 (74.1 %)
Hispanic
275 (14.4 %)
Two or More
110 (5.8 %)
Asian
45 (2.4 %)
Black
38 (2.0 %)
American Indian
17 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-6000
Website:	http://horizon.pvschools.net/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,905
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 463

Grade 10 488

Grade 11 446

Grade 12 508