- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsdale, AZ
Horizon High School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040593001084
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #24 of 26
- schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon High School ranks #24 of 26 schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
NCES ID 040593001084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Horizon High School held near 1,863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.9 → 76.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 040593001084 · Scottsdale, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,767 enr · 21.3:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinnacle High School (2,430 students)
Horizon High School held near 1,863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.9 → 76.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Horizon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinnacle High
Pinnacle High School
2,430 students
- Paradise Valle
Paradise Valley High School
1,900 students
- This school
Horizon High School
1,767 students
- North Canyon H
North Canyon High School
1,560 students
- Shadow Mountai
Shadow Mountain High School
1,080 students
- Mountain Trail 835
Mountain Trail Middle School
835 students
What this shows Horizon High School reports 1,767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon High School compares
Horizon High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 25% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 90% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,767 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,767
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 83% in Arizona - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.9%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Horizon High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) reports $11,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Valley High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Canyon High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadow Mountain High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Trail Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Scottsdale
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Standard public school
898 students
Desert Sun Academy
Standard public school
191 students 8:1 students per teacher
Scottsdale Online Learning
Standard public school
141 students 5.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,767 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon High School
How many students attend Horizon High School?
Horizon High School has 1,767 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsdale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,905 (2022-23) → 1,863 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon High School is 21.3:1, which is 25% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon High School?
5.0% of students at Horizon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon High School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon High School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon High School?
Horizon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizon High School rank among schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon High School ranks #24 of 26 schools in Scottsdale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Scottsdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Besides Horizon High School, Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students), Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students), and North Canyon High School (1,560 students). See the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district page for the complete list.