Cactus High School
Tel:
(623)412-5000
- Cactus High School serves 1,194 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Cactus High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Cactus High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Cactus High School's student population of 1,194 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 1,194 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Cactus High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,897 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cactus High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #821 out of 1897 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 61% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.65 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peoria Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cactus High School is West-mec - Cactus High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Foothills Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- Glendale West-mec - Cactus High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.0 miles
6330 W. Greenway Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623)873-1860 0.0 9-12 n/a - Glendale Foothills Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 656 students
0.3 miles
15808 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623)486-6000 0.3 PK-8 656 - Glendale Pioneer Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 455 students
0.4 miles
6315 W Port Au Prince
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623)412-4550 0.4 PK-8 455 - Mesa Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 269 students
1.0 miles
16454 N 28th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623)878-0986 1.0 K-5 269 - Glendale Desert Heights Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 382 students
1.0 miles
5821 West Beverly Lane
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602)896-2900 1.0 K-4 382
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