Horizon High School (Scottsdale, Arizona)
| Horizon High School | |
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5601 East Greenway Road , 85254 | |
| Coordinates | 33°37′30″N 111°57′30″W / 33.624942°N 111.958211°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1980 |
| School district | Paradise Valley Unified School District |
| NCES District ID | 0405930[1] |
| CEEB code | 030401 |
| NCES School ID | 040593001084[2] |
| Principal | Shelley Strohfus |
| Teaching staff | 76.90 (on an FTE basis)[3] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,863 (2023–2024)[3] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 24.23[3] |
| Color(s) | Green and gold |
| Slogan | PCR (Pride, Courage, Respect) |
| Nickname | Huskies |
| Feeder schools | Desert Shadows Middle School (all), Sunrise Middle School (partial) |
| Website | Official website |
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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.[5] About 2,400 students are enrolled in the school.[6] The mascot is a Husky.
History
[edit]In 1978 the Paradise Valley Unified School District commissioned the Architecture Firm of Michael and Kemper Goodwin Ltd.[7] to design the new six-building campus. Construction began the following year and was undertaken by the Del E. Webb Corporation[8] and was nearly completed when the school opened in August 1980. The school's Auditorium was constructed in 1983.[9] Additional new classroom buildings were constructed in 2003 and 2008.[citation needed]
Extracurricular activities
[edit]Choir
[edit]The Horizon High School Choir has about 400 students in the program. The different choirs include Women's Ensemble, Low Frequency, Show Divas, Towne Criers, Step On Stage, Decibelles, and Ensemble.[10]
Athletics
[edit]In February 2003, the men's soccer team won the 5A State Championship.[11]
In May 2019, the men's baseball team won the 5A State Championship.[citation needed]
In October 2021, the women's volleyball team placed second in the Nike Tournament of Champions.[12]
The Horizon football team won the 2021 state championship[13]. The football program has 2 titles 1994, and 2021 with a runner up appearance in 1995.[citation needed]
The Horizon girls' volleyball team won the 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 5A state championships.[citation needed]
The Horizon Spiritline Pom Team won the 2022-2023 state title.[citation needed]
Marching Band
[edit]Under the direction of Kyle Hollerbach, the Horizon Pride Regiment has been a member of the AzMBA since 2016.[citation needed]
| Show | Division | Year | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grow | 1A | 2016-2017 | 74.7 |
| The Flight | 1A | 2017-2018 | 74.05 |
| Playback | 1A | 2018-2019 | 73.95 |
| Pride | 1A | 2019-2020 | 69.53 |
| A Moment Captured | 2A | 2021-2022 | 78.8 |
| A Genie's Wish | 2A | 2022-2023 | 86.6 |
| Reflect | 2A | 2023-2024 | 83.85 |
Notable alumni (alphabetical order)
[edit]- Max Adler, actor.[14]
- Jayson Durocher, former MLB player (Milwaukee Brewers).[15]
- Tim Esmay, baseball coach[16]
- Blair Gavin, former MLS Player for Chivas USA, New England Revolution, and Seattle Sounders FC.[17]
- Michael Gavin, former MLS Player for LA Galaxy.[18]
- Tuffy Gosewisch, MLB player (Seattle Mariners).
- Garrett Hedlund, actor, model and singer.[19]
- Tommy Joseph, MLB player (Philadelphia Phillies).[20]
- Sydney Leroux, soccer player and member of the United States women's national soccer team.[21]
- Jeff Lewis, football player for Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers; Northern Arizona University football coach.[22]
- Kellan Lutz, actor.[23]
- Cody McKay, former MLB player (Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals).[24]
- Grace Park, former professional golfer, six-time LPGA winner.[25]
- Ty Parten, former NFL football player.
- Rob Waldrop, former NFL and CFL football player.
- Jim Walmsley, ultra-marathon runner.
- Spenser Watkins, former MLB player, CPBL player (TSG Hawks)[26]
- Brandon Wood, MLB player (Los Angeles Angels, Pittsburgh Pirates).[27]
References
[edit]- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Paradise Valley Unified District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ a b "Search for Public Schools - Horizon High School (040593001084)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Horizon High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ "PV Schools Boundary Maps". Paradise Valley Unified School District. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
- ^ "Home | Horizon High". www.pvschools.net. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
- ^ "AIA 2012 enrollment figures" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 21, 2013.
- ^ "Michael & Kemper Goodwin - Design and the Arts Library Collections | ASU Library". lib.asu.edu. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ "Webb Spinner 1979-1983" (PDF).
- ^ "1983 Horizon High School Yearbook". www.classmates.com. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ "Welcome to the Horizon High School Choir". web. Horizon High School Choir. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
- ^ "AIA Boys Soccer Championships" (PDF). aiaonline.org. Arizona Interscholastic Association. December 3, 2025. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 23, 2025. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ^ "Accomplishments | Horizon High". www.pvschools.net. Archived from the original on April 29, 2022. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
- ^ Obert, Richard (December 11, 2021). "Horizon turns back Salpointe Catholic for first 5A football championship in 27 years". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ^ Wang, Amy B. (December 18, 2013). "Former Horizon High choir director up for educator Grammy". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ^ "Jayson Durocher Statistics and History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ^ "Esmay Eager for Maiden Voyage in Pioneer League". Minor League Baseball.
- ^ "First Team Video Coach Analyst: Blair Gavin". Columbus Crew. March 9, 2021. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021.
- ^ "Gavin Makes MLS Debut with the L.A. Galaxy". April 4, 2008.
- ^ Cordova, Randy (May 20, 2011). "Scottsdale's Garrett Hedlund, 'TRON: Legacy' star honored". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ^ Haft, Chris (June 21, 2012). "Joseph will be catching in Futures Game". MLB.com. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ^ Metcalfe, Jeff (July 29, 2012). "Sydney Leroux plays in U.S. soccer victory over Colombia". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ^ Boivin, Paola (January 12, 2013). "Former NAU quarterback Jeff Lewis earned super status". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ^ Omos, Rita (January 6, 2014). "Kellan Lutz: 10 Things to Know About Miley Cyrus' New Guy". International Business Times. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ^ "Cody McKay Statistics and History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ^ Levin, Matt (August 22, 2009). "Park was groomed for greatness in golf". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ^ "Spenser Watkins Signs With CPBL's TSG Hawks". MLB Trade Rumors. November 6, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ^ Spencer, Lyle (April 20, 2011). "Angels designate Wood for assignment". MLB.com. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
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