Scottsdale, AZ
Sun, space, and serious academics. A school where students thrive through focused study, outdoor training, and discovering what they’re capable of in the wide-open desert.
Sun, space, and a school built around the whole student.
Scottsdale’s 300+ days of sunshine mean outdoor PE, desert ecology field trips, and wellness programming that keeps students active and healthy year-round.
Strong AP offerings with a focus on business, communications, and the sciences. Small classes mean personalized attention from faculty who know every student by name.
A school-wide commitment to mental and physical wellness. Mindfulness programming, nutrition education, and structured outdoor time are built into the daily schedule.
Desert Horizon School partners with GLA for international student placements with full academic and wellness support.
Complete academic year with host family placement. Students are fully integrated into the school community with access to all programs and activities.
A structured extracurricular track focused on personal development, outdoor leadership, and community service.
Personalized university guidance starting in junior year, with test prep, essay coaching, and campus visit coordination.
Rigorous college prep rooted in real-world learning — indoors and out.
Business Studies, Communications, Environmental Science, Psychology, and Digital Media.
Spanish and French.
Structured ESL with outdoor learning activities, presentation skills coaching, and academic English immersion.
What you need to know before applying.
Life at Desert Horizon goes far beyond the classroom.
Entrepreneurship Club, Hiking Society, Sustainability Council, Student Government, Photography Club, Cooking Club, and 14+ student groups.
Desert landscape photography, pottery studio, acoustic music sessions, school podcast, and outdoor sculpture garden.
Golf, tennis, swimming, soccer, basketball, cross country, and hiking. Year-round outdoor training with access to Sonoran Desert trails.
Getting here and getting around.
Tell us about your student. We'll let you know if Desert Horizon is a fit — and if not, we'll find the school that is.