For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,918 students in 85254, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in 85254, AZ are Horizon High School and West-mec - Horizon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85254 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85254, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85254 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Horizon High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85254, AZ Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 1,905 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Horizon High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
85254, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6239 E. Bell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Grades: K-3
| 9 students
Stars Prep Academy - Scottsdale, Inc. (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5334 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Grades: K-12
| 169 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 85254, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in 85254, AZ include Horizon High School and West-mec - Horizon High School.
How many public high schools are located in 85254?
2 public high schools are located in 85254.
What is the racial composition of students in 85254?
85254 public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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