Horizon High School is a public high school in Scottsdale, Arizona in the Paradise Valley Unified School District. The school was established in 1980. The current principal is Shelley Strohfus. About 2,400 students are enrolled in the school. The mascot is a Husky.
West-mec - Horizon High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West-mec - Horizon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (24-25)
6 students
Year Founded
1980
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
45%
Black
(24-25)33%
6%
White
(24-25)67%
33%
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
40%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Horizon High School?
6 students attend West-mec - Horizon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of West-mec - Horizon High School students are White, and 33% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Horizon High School offer ?
West-mec - Horizon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Horizon High School part of?
West-mec - Horizon High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
In what neighborhood is West-mec - Horizon High School located?
West-mec - Horizon High School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 6 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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