Horizon School

About Horizon School

Horizon School is a vibrant, diverse learning community located in the heart of downtown. We offer an innovative approach to education that focuses on developing the whole child. Our curriculum is designed to challenge and engage students, while also providing them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in today’s world.
At Horizon School, we believe that education should be tailored to individual student needs and interests. We offer a wide range of classes and activities to meet the needs of all learners. Our teachers are highly dedicated and experienced, and they strive to create an environment that is both supportive and challenging.
We also offer a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs that allow students to explore their interests and develop their talents. From sports teams to student government and more, there is something for everyone.
At Horizon School, we believe that all students can reach their full potential. We strive to create a learning environment that is safe, welcoming, and encouraging. With our commitment to excellence and dedication to our students, we are confident that our students will have the best possible educational experience.

Address:	8520 N 47th Ave Glendale, AZ 85302
Phone:	(623) 237-4010
Site:	portals.gesd40.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	575 students

Overview Horizon School

Horizon School serves 575 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Horizon School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Horizon School

Horizon School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Horizon School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.