At a glance
Reported students
678
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
678
Horizon Honors Secondary School: 678 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 717
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.03
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Horizon Honors Secondary School
Horizon Honors Secondary School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Phoenix. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (79264). NCES reports 678 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, below the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.7%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Horizon Honors Secondary School
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58%
- Hispanic21.7%
- Black3.8%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Horizon Honors Secondary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVIT - Mountain Pointe High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 2 mi |
| Mountain Pointe High School High · Tempe Union High School District (4287) | 09–12 | 1,570 | 2 mi |
| EVIT - Desert Vista High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 2.1 mi |
| Desert Vista High School High · Tempe Union High School District (4287) | 09–12 | 2,761 | 2.1 mi |
| Corona Del Sol High School High · Tempe Union High School District (4287) | 09–12 | 2,600 | 3.6 mi |
| EVIT - Corona Del Sol High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Honors Secondary School
What grades does Horizon Honors Secondary School serve?
Horizon Honors Secondary School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (79264).
How many students attend Horizon Honors Secondary School?
Horizon Honors Secondary School reported 678 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 717 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Horizon Honors Secondary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 678 students and 43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Horizon Honors Secondary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Horizon Honors Secondary School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Horizon Honors Secondary School in?
Horizon Honors Secondary School is part of Horizon Community Learning Center Inc. (79264), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Horizon Honors Secondary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include EVIT - Mountain Pointe High School (2 mi), Mountain Pointe High School (2 mi), EVIT - Desert Vista High School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.