Serving 698 students in grades 7-12, Horizon Honors Secondary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Honors Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Horizon Honors Secondary School's student population of 698 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon Honors Secondary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Honors Secondary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#157 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
20%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Honors Secondary School's ranking?
Horizon Honors Secondary School is ranked #157 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horizon Honors Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Horizon Honors Secondary School is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Horizon Honors Secondary School?
698 students attend Horizon Honors Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Horizon Honors Secondary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Horizon Honors Secondary School offer ?
Horizon Honors Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Horizon Honors Secondary School part of?
Horizon Honors Secondary School is part of Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (79264) School District.
In what neighborhood is Horizon Honors Secondary School located?
Horizon Honors Secondary School is located in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 17 other public schools located in Ahwatukee Foothills Village.
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