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Horizon High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 7–12City: Large

Reported Enrollment

1,905

students

District

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

County Context Score

5/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

5601 E GREENWAY RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85254

School District

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

NCES Identifiers

School ID
040593001084
District ID
0405930

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

7–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,905 students

School Setting

City: Large

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Horizon High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Maricopa County has 1,268 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 45 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Horizon High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), Maricopa County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 7–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • City: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Horizon High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).

School scale

1,905 students

Horizon High School reports 1,905 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 345 other high schools in Maricopa County with enrollment data, 292 report fewer students and 53 report more. The peer median is 199 students.

County peer set

346 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 200 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

45 district schools

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) lists 27 primary, 9 middle, 5 high, 4 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

27

Middle

9

High

5

Other

4

Nearby context inside Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

Boulder Creek Elementary SchoolPK–6 · Primary · 605 studentsListed
Cactus View Elementary SchoolPK–6 · Primary · 562 studentsListed
Campo Bello Elementary SchoolPK–6 · Primary · 619 studentsListed
Copper Canyon Elementary SchoolPK–6 · Primary · 484 studentsListed
Desert Cove Elementary SchoolPK–6 · Primary · 396 studentsListed
Desert Shadows Elementary SchoolPK–6 · Primary · 464 studentsListed

School Profile FAQ

Is Horizon High School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Horizon High School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Horizon High School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Horizon High School with nearby schools?

Horizon High School should be compared with 346 high schools in Maricopa County, plus other schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241). Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Horizon High School?

Before using Horizon High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).

Part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

Horizon High School is one of 45 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 27,919 students across 45 schools.

Open the district guide

Schools in District

45

Reported Enrollment

27,919

45 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Cactus View Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
  • Greenway Middle School7–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Copper Canyon Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
  • Campo Bello Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
  • Desert Cove Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
  • Desert Shadows Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
  • Desert Shadows Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Indian Bend Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
  • Larkspur Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
  • Liberty Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only

Maricopa County Schools

County Context Score

5/100

County-level composite across 1268 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor