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Horizon High School — School Calendar 2026-27
High|SCOTTSDALE, Arizona|Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
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Aug
4
Tue
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First day of classes for students
Aug
25
Tue
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40%
57th percentile in AZ
Math Proficiency
39%
65th percentile in AZ
Graduation Rate
97%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.2%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
20 courses offered
430 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
383 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
419 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
792 test takers
Athletics
4 sports, 22 teams
683 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.4:1
Worse than average in AZTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
2,029
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
86.67
100% fully certified
Counselors
5.5
Psychologists
1.9
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
0.75
Security Staff
6.6599998
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,848
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,628
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,122
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 30%Local 60%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$446,248
-2.4% 1yr+27.6% 5yr
Phoenix, AZ metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.2%
Below 150% poverty line
4.8%
Unemployment rate
11.0%
Uninsured residents
11.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
4,575
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
4,264
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
949 (22%)
Speech/Language Impairment
645 (15%)
Other Health Impairment
334 (8%)
Autism
104 (2%)
Emotional Disturbance
89 (2%)
Intellectual Disability
10 (0%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,767
Current enrollment
Declining(-18% 5yr)Coming Up
Tue, Aug 4, 2026
Classes Begin
EventTue, Aug 25, 2026
Early Release for Teacher Professional Development
half_dayFrequently Asked Questions about Horizon High School
Horizon High School currently enrolls 1,863 students across High grade levels. The school operates under Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) in AZ.
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