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Horizon Honors Secondary School

Q: Is Horizon Honors Secondary School a good school?

Horizon Honors Secondary School ranks 37 th of 271 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 7-12

37^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 271 Arizona High Schools

Better than 86% of Arizona high schools

Summary

Horizon Honors Secondary School is a public charter high school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 679 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 30-40 high schools in the state, placing it in the top 10% of schools in Arizona.

Horizon Honors Secondary School has demonstrated exceptional academic performance, with consistently high statewide rankings, strong performance across various student subgroups, and impressive graduation rates. The school outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, including a 77% proficiency rate in 11th-grade English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40%. When compared to nearby schools like Skyline Prep High School and the virtual school Tapbi, Horizon Honors Secondary School stands out as a high-performing institution.

The school's consistent excellence and strong academic outcomes have been maintained over an extended period, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. While the school excels in many areas, there may be opportunities to provide additional support for specific student populations, such as Asian students and students with special education needs. Horizon Honors Secondary School's impressive performance is particularly noteworthy given its lower spending per student compared to nearby traditional public schools in the Tempe Union High School District.

678

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048-0801

(480) 659-3000

District: Horizon Community Learning Center Inc.

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.0%

Hispanic:

21.7%

Two or more races:

7.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 94th percentile in 2022 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (52% vs 32% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Arizona high schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 94th-percentile peak (2022) to 86th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg52%

Arizona avg32%

Middle school

153^rd of 552

Arizona public middle schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 8% (2015) to top 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

37^th of 271

Arizona public high schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From top 24% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

67^th of 289Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2014	83.3	172 of 1079	84.1%	★★★★☆
2013	83.5	131 of 1158	88.7%	★★★★☆
2012	85.9	93 of 1141	91.8%	★★★★★
2011	80.3	202 of 1075	81.2%	★★★★☆
2010	86.9	106 of 1090	90.3%	★★★★★
2009	86.7	93 of 1062	91.2%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	66.1	153 of 552	72.3%	★★★★☆
2024	69.6	133 of 550	75.8%	★★★★☆
2023	88.8	68 of 854	92.0%	★★★★★
2022	82.4	73 of 605	87.9%	★★★★☆
2021	90.7	56 of 832	93.3%	★★★★★
2019	85.7	72 of 605	88.1%	★★★★☆
2018	86.0	79 of 711	88.9%	★★★★☆
2017	87.9	65 of 695	90.6%	★★★★★
2016	93.7	31 of 677	95.4%	★★★★★
2015	88.6	43 of 521	91.7%	★★★★★
2014	88.7	57 of 690	91.7%	★★★★★
2013	81.8	104 of 787	86.8%	★★★★☆
2012	83.2	81 of 772	89.5%	★★★★☆
2011	84.7	85 of 685	87.6%	★★★★☆
2010	86.1	70 of 692	89.9%	★★★★★
2009	87.3	54 of 663	91.9%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	56.7	132 of 400	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.9	69 of 573	88.0%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	34.7	180 of 247	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	41.7	125 of 192	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.8	122 of 404	69.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	51.9	158 of 395	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.3	122 of 386	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	84.7	85 of 806	89.5%	★★★★☆
2022	72.5	92 of 494	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	88.5	60 of 820	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	80.3	69 of 466	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	87.6	58 of 624	90.7%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	76.2	55 of 345	84.1%	★★★★☆
2024	90.1	27 of 329	91.8%	★★★★★
2023	84.4	68 of 760	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	80.5	55 of 392	86.0%	★★★★☆
2021	80.8	82 of 802	89.8%	★★★★☆
2019	89.9	30 of 387	92.2%	★★★★★
2018	81.0	66 of 543	87.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	59.8	124 of 379	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.4	109 of 370	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	88.9	60 of 810	92.6%	★★★★★
2022	80.1	55 of 476	88.4%	★★★★☆
2021	90.1	50 of 818	93.9%	★★★★★
2019	83.3	53 of 435	87.8%	★★★★☆
2018	79.2	108 of 617	82.5%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	57.2	38 of 110	65.5%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	53.4	172 of 384	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.4	188 of 650	71.1%	★★★★☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	89.7	5 of 159	96.9%	★★★★★
2021	78.1	20 of 390	94.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	73.5	50 of 363	86.2%	★★★★☆
2022	80.2	9 of 36	75.0%	★★★★☆
2021	58.9	140 of 789	82.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	41.5	162 of 277	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.6	155 of 288	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	84.2	57 of 675	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	73.7	66 of 446	85.2%	★★★★☆
2021	84.1	63 of 780	91.9%	★★★★★
2019	76.1	57 of 337	83.1%	★★★★☆
2018	75.8	82 of 436	81.2%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	86.6	37 of 271	86.3%	★★★★☆
2024	88.8	26 of 270	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	91.4	35 of 469	92.5%	★★★★★
2022	93.4	27 of 464	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	93.2	35 of 509	93.1%	★★★★★
2019	75.7	36 of 285	87.4%	★★★★☆
2018	82.5	36 of 420	91.4%	★★★★★
2017	88.5	29 of 416	93.0%	★★★★★
2016	74.0	70 of 406	82.8%	★★★★☆
2015	63.5	62 of 261	76.2%	★★★★☆
2014	87.8	39 of 394	90.1%	★★★★★
2013	89.0	33 of 491	93.3%	★★★★★
2012	90.2	34 of 471	92.8%	★★★★★
2011	94.1	19 of 397	95.2%	★★★★★
2010	93.2	22 of 403	94.5%	★★★★★
2009	89.5	38 of 395	90.4%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	31.6	124 of 201	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	80.6	28 of 301	90.7%	★★★★★
2021	75.8	38 of 306	87.6%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	59.8	58 of 146	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	85.0	36 of 238	84.9%	★★★★☆
2021	63.4	86 of 231	62.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	84.5	26 of 207	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	80.8	36 of 200	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	81.5	57 of 406	86.0%	★★★★☆
2022	95.5	22 of 456	95.2%	★★★★★
2021	96.5	28 of 492	94.3%	★★★★★
2019	76.2	38 of 247	84.6%	★★★★☆
2018	82.5	34 of 354	90.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	96.0	10 of 176	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	88.2	26 of 379	93.1%	★★★★★
2022	91.6	31 of 441	93.0%	★★★★★
2021	90.9	35 of 479	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	82.0	28 of 311	91.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	87.9	28 of 223	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	88.0	26 of 219	88.1%	★★★★☆
2023	92.6	30 of 429	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	87.6	43 of 455	90.5%	★★★★★
2021	85.0	55 of 492	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	76.0	38 of 238	84.0%	★★★★☆
2018	84.6	41 of 370	88.9%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	50.4	56 of 125	55.2%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	83.1	14 of 199	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	93.8	29 of 282	89.7%	★★★★★
2021	98.2	1 of 374	99.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	38.0	82 of 172	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.1	26 of 380	93.2%	★★★★★
2021	65.1	61 of 422	85.5%	★★★★☆
2018	88.2	5 of 155	96.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	88.0	15 of 178	91.6%	★★★★★
2024	91.1	15 of 184	91.8%	★★★★★
2023	89.3	31 of 371	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	87.3	35 of 409	91.4%	★★★★★
2021	83.7	55 of 448	87.7%	★★★★☆
2019	70.8	36 of 217	83.4%	★★★★☆
2018	78.2	38 of 291	86.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Native American (2023)97th percentile+5 vs school

Special Education (2023)86th percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2025)84th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2025)67th percentile-5 vs school

African American (2023)67th percentile-25 vs school

Military Connected (2023)65th percentile-27 vs school

Female (2025)60th percentile-12 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)55th percentile-37 vs school

White (2025)42nd percentile-31 vs school

Asian (2023)27th percentile-65 vs school

High school

Hispanic (2025)94th percentile+8 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)93rd percentile~ school

White (2025)92nd percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)87th percentile~ school

Female (2025)87th percentile~ school

Asian (2023)60th percentile-32 vs school

Military Connected (2022)55th percentile-39 vs school

Special Education (2023)52nd percentile-40 vs school

African American (2023)38th percentile-54 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts63%+22 vs state

Mathematics49%+21 vs state

Science41%+16 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, January 10, 2017

I can't say enough good things about Horizon! The teachers are great, the school environment is nurturing & friendly & there are great before & after school programs for those parents who can't drop off or pick up their kids right when school either starts or ends. I would definitely recommend Horizon! Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, May 6, 2011

This school is excellent for addressing your child that is learning well above grade level, starting in Kindergarten. No Kyrene school can offer the gifted education to K-3 grades that Horizon does. My child entered K reading at a 4th grade level and he had company with many other Kindergartners. They were able to pick age appropriate, yet challenging literature for my child and the others Kindergartners in his level. The do amazing hands-on learning in "Project Group" at the end of each day. They emphasize leadership and responsibility. The teachers are very caring and professional. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, September 18, 2010

This school goes k thru 12 grade and the teachers make a point of getting to know every child. The well rounded curriculum and the intimacy of the school combine to help the school become a community within the community for the teachers, students, and families of children enrolled here. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)			AASA Mathematics (2025)			AzSCI Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Horizon Honors Secondary School	Public, Charter	7-12	16233 S 48th St	Phoenix	85048	Maricopa County	Horizon Community Learning Center Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 659-3000	678	43	15.7		393 (58.0%)	26 (3.8%)	147 (21.7%)	49 (7.2%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (7.8%)	86.6	37^th of 271 public high schools	86.3%		88.8	26^th of 270 public high schools	90.4%	11	61.0	51.0	77.0	42.0	38.0	67.0	43.0	39.0		$00			$00
EVIT - Mountain Pointe High School	Public	9-12	4201 E Knox Rd	Phoenix	85044	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										$00			$00
Mountain Pointe High School	Public	9-12	4201 E Knox Rd	Phoenix	85044	Maricopa County	Tempe Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 759-8449	1,570	78	20.1		246 (15.7%)	474 (30.2%)	614 (39.1%)	25 (1.6%)	88 (5.6%)	7 (0.4%)	116 (7.4%)	43.6	132^nd of 271 public high schools	51.3%		39.7	145^th of 270 public high schools	46.3%	13			42.0			33.0		23.0	$8,024	$264	$374	$902	$6,881	$506	$7,386
EVIT - Desert Vista High School	Public	9-12	16440 S 32nd St	Phoenix	85048	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										$00			$00
Desert Vista High School	Public	9-12	16440 S 32nd St	Phoenix	85048	Maricopa County	Tempe Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 706-7900	2,761	123	22.4		1,365 (49.4%)	169 (6.1%)	772 (28.0%)	168 (6.1%)	56 (2.0%)	4 (0.1%)	227 (8.2%)	87.3	32^nd of 271 public high schools	88.2%		83.6	39^th of 270 public high schools	85.6%	7			71.0			62.0		46.0	$6,366	$163	$374	$700	$5,423	$406	$5,829
Corona Del Sol High School	Public	9-12	1001 E Knox Rd	Tempe	85284	Maricopa County	Tempe Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 752-8888	2,600	111	23.4		1,196 (46.0%)	145 (5.6%)	836 (32.2%)	163 (6.3%)	72 (2.8%)	9 (0.3%)	179 (6.9%)	82.1	42^nd of 271 public high schools	84.5%		81.9	43^rd of 270 public high schools	84.1%	1			67.0			59.0		40.0	$6,614	$184	$335	$704	$5,594	$501	$6,095
EVIT - Corona Del Sol High School	Public	9-12	1001 E Knox Rd	Tempe	85284	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										$00			$00
Tapbi	Public, Virtual	9-12	500 W Guadalupe Rd	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	Tempe Union High School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 839-0292	175	10	17.5		49 (28.0%)	28 (16.0%)	71 (40.6%)	2 (1.1%)	16 (9.1%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.6%)	42.9	135^th of 271 public high schools	50.2%		42.1	137^th of 270 public high schools	49.3%	2			43.0			31.0		23.0	$7,607	$00			$7,591	$16	$7,607
EVIT - Compadre High School	Public	9-12	500 W Guadalupe Rd	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Compadre High School	Public	9-12	500 W Guadalupe Rd	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	Tempe Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 752-3560	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Horizon Honors Secondary School

How many students attend Horizon Honors Secondary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 678 students attended Horizon Honors Secondary School.

Is Horizon Honors Secondary School a good school?

Horizon Honors Secondary School ranks 37^th of 271 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Horizon Honors Secondary School?

Students at Horizon Honors Secondary School are 58% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 4% African American, 1% American Indian.

What district is Horizon Honors Secondary School in?

Horizon Community Learning Center Inc.

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