Horizon High School in Phoenix, AZ - Niche
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Horizon High School
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  • Public
  • SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Diversity
    grade B
  3. Teachers
    grade A minus
  4. College Prep
    grade B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B+
  6. Administration
    grade A minus
  7. Sports
    grade A minus
  8. Food
    grade C
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C

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Horizon High School is a highly rated, public school located in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. It has 1,905 students in grades 7-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 23 to 1. According to state test scores, 71% of students are at least proficient in math and 68% in reading.

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Horizon High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
68%
Percent Proficient - Math
71%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1240
341 responses
Average ACT
27
238 responses
AP Enrollment
22%

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Living in the Area

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C
  2. Good for Families
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade C
Median Household Income
$72,092
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,322
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$340,200
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
84%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 49 responses
Poll
80%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 49 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 160 responses
  • Sporting events
    21%
  • Prom
    18%
  • Mr. Horizon
    17%
  • Broadway Under the Stars
    13%
  • The homecoming dance
    13%
  • All of the exciting sporting events.
    6%
  • Spirit Week
    4%

Students

Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,905
Free or Reduced Lunch
7%
87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 54 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 54 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 54 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$49,308
Teachers in First/Second Year
14.8%
61%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 74 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 75 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 75 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$9,413 / year
National
$12,239
95%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 85 responses
54%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 85 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 85 responses

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