Horizon High School

Horizon High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
5601 E Greenway Rd,  Scottsdale, AZ
Paradise Valley Unified School District
3.9
3.9
1,863 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
74.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
18%
State Average
44%
Science
23%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
380:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
74.1%
Hispanic
14.4%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Black
2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 646 Students
Northern Arizona University 463 Students
University of Arizona 438 Students
Grand Canyon University 174 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 150 Students
University of San Diego 136 Students
Paradise Valley Community College 94 Students
Chapman University 83 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 80 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 72 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 210 Students
Psychology 135 Students
Biology 81 Students
Nursing 69 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students
Marketing 66 Students
Computer Science 59 Students
Finance 54 Students
Pre-Law Studies 48 Students
Engineering 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 452 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/26/2025
My time at Horizon High School has been amazing! I recommended this school if you want to meet great friends, have support of faculty and live performing arts and sports
4.0 Senior
12/6/2024
I have only been here a year, but I can tell that its a great school with good academics that puts the students futures first.
5.0 Sophomore
11/19/2024
It's a great school with amazing teachers and students! Its a great place for college preparation and I learn so much!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/14/2025
Our experience with this high school has been fantastic so far. Our daughter is excelling in her classes and is involved in their exceptional drama department. The productions they put on impressive! The girls’ volleyball program is also phenomenal. Great community of parents.
5.0 parent
12/6/2020
Parents who have reviewed this school obviously have had a bad experience. Two of my three children are enrolled here now and have totally different personalities and learning styles and are doing well academically and socially. The teachers are engaged, of you reach out to administration they are h...
1.0 parent
3/29/2018
My child went to this school for 1 year and could not wait to turn 16 to be able to drop out of school. We have switched schools and his attitude has completely changed. He loves his new school where the teachers and staff actually care about the kids. He is now talking about what college he would l...
1.0 parent
9/13/2014
So many things I dislike about this school I would have to be on a rampage to list them all. Academically I am far from impressed to the point that my child exceeding from Middle School on Aims to failing two and meeting on the other two. Had to pay for two tutors for math and physics. Only a handfu...

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Horizon High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Scottsdale, AZ and is served by the Paradise Valley Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 1,863 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Horizon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $696,593. Discover additional schools in the area, like West-Mec - Horizon High School, Paradise Valley High School, West-Mec - Paradise Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Scottsdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Horizon High School.

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