Horizon High School
School Overview
Horizon High School is a public school located in Scottsdale, Arizona. It is a school in Paradise Valley Unified District district.
According to the Arizona state assessment result, 65% of students are proficient in Math learning and 61% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,185 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 25 to 1 where a total of 88 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,185 students are attending Horizon High School. By gender, there are 1,078 and 1,107 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Horizon High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 704 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86 | 35 | 51 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Asian | 31 | 13 | 18 |
| Black | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| White | 549 | 234 | 315 |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| in LEP Program | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Total | 704 | 296 | 408 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 88 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Horizon High School and the students to teacher ratio is 25 to 1. All teachers are certified. 85.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 88 | Students per teacher: 25 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 88 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 8 | 9.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 5.7% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 437 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 6 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 2 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 108,029 Households |
| Population | 267,213 |
| Male | 132,710 |
| Female | 136,417 |
| Child Population | 73,058 |
| Total Housing Units | 118,419 Units |
| Average House Value | $325,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,237 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.00% |
| Average Household Income | $75,489 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.74% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Horizon High School offers 31 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 472 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 704 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Horizon High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 31 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 472 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 152 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 115 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 397 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 704 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
In Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), 44 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona
19 private schools are serving students in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.