For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,869 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 57% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), 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 94%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Horizon High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85254, AZ Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,863 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Horizon High School
Vocational 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
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
85254, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6239 E. Bell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Gr: K-3 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
5334 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Minority enrollment: 13%
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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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