Overview

Horizon High School is a public school in Scottsdale, AZ, offering AP courses, Project Lead The Way curriculum, and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 46 schools in Paradise Valley Unified District.
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School Rating

Horizon High School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Arizona with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

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Advanced Courses

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

5601 East Greenway Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
School leader: Ms Shelley Strohfus
(602) 449-6000
(602) 449-6006
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