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North Canyon High School vs. Horizon High School

Should you attend North Canyon High School or Horizon High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
North Canyon High School
1700 E Union Hls Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85024
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Horizon High School
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Horizon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,742 students in grades 8-12, North Canyon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,863 students in grades 7-12, Horizon High School ranks in the top 10% 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 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
8-12
7-12
Total Students
1,742 students
1,863 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Canyon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horizon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Canyon High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horizon High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
77 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Canyon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horizon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Canyon High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Horizon High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1344 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#174 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Canyon High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horizon High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
57%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Canyon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 10% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Canyon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horizon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 50% in AZ)
94%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North Canyon High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Horizon High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Canyon High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Horizon High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
481
493
Grade 10 Students
462
446
Grade 11 Students
422
479
Grade 12 Students
377
445

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Horizon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Horizon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
62%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Horizon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horizon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
22%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Horizon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Canyon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Horizon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Canyon High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Horizon High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Canyon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Horizon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Canyon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Horizon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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