Horizon High School (Scottsdale, Arizona)

Horizon High School
Location
5601 East Greenway Road Scottsdale , Arizona 85254 United States
Coordinates	33°37′30″N111°57′30″W / 33.624942°N 111.958211°W / 33.624942; -111.958211
Information
Type	Public high school
Established	1980 (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

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

Choir

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

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

Under the direction of Kyle Hollerbach, the Horizon Pride Regiment has been a member of the AzMBA since 2016.^{[ citation needed ]}

Shows and Scorings

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)

• 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

1. "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.
2. "Search for Public Schools - Horizon High School (040593001084)". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences . Retrieved December 19, 2024.
3. "Horizon High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
4. "PV Schools Boundary Maps". Paradise Valley Unified School District. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
5. "Home | Horizon High". www.pvschools.net. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
6. "AIA 2012 enrollment figures" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 21, 2013.
7. "Michael & Kemper Goodwin - Design and the Arts Library Collections | ASU Library". lib.asu.edu. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
8. "Webb Spinner 1979-1983" (PDF).
9. "1983 Horizon High School Yearbook". www.classmates.com. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
10. "Welcome to the Horizon High School Choir". web. Horizon High School Choir. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
11. "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.
12. "Accomplishments | Horizon High". www.pvschools.net. Archived from the original on April 29, 2022. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
13. 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.
14. Wang, Amy B. (December 18, 2013). "Former Horizon High choir director up for educator Grammy". The Arizona Republic . Retrieved January 26, 2014.
15. "Jayson Durocher Statistics and History". Baseball Reference . Retrieved January 26, 2014.
16. "Esmay Eager for Maiden Voyage in Pioneer League". Minor League Baseball .
17. "First Team Video Coach Analyst: Blair Gavin". Columbus Crew. March 9, 2021. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021.
18. "Gavin Makes MLS Debut with the L.A. Galaxy". April 4, 2008.
19. Cordova, Randy (May 20, 2011). "Scottsdale's Garrett Hedlund, 'TRON: Legacy' star honored". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
20. Haft, Chris (June 21, 2012). "Joseph will be catching in Futures Game". MLB.com. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
21. Metcalfe, Jeff (July 29, 2012). "Sydney Leroux plays in U.S. soccer victory over Colombia". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
22. Boivin, Paola (January 12, 2013). "Former NAU quarterback Jeff Lewis earned super status". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
23. Omos, Rita (January 6, 2014). "Kellan Lutz: 10 Things to Know About Miley Cyrus' New Guy". International Business Times . Retrieved January 26, 2014.
24. "Cody McKay Statistics and History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
25. Levin, Matt (August 22, 2009). "Park was groomed for greatness in golf". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
26. "Spenser Watkins Signs With CPBL's TSG Hawks". MLB Trade Rumors. November 6, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
27. Spencer, Lyle (April 20, 2011). "Angels designate Wood for assignment". MLB.com. Retrieved January 26, 2014.

External links

• Horizon High School in the Paradise Valley School District