Cactus High School
Cactus High School serves 1,194 students in grades 7-12.
Cactus High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Cactus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
Cactus High School's student population of 1,194 students has stayed relatively flat 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 Rankings
Cactus High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #410 out of 2120 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 61% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.65 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| 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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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Glendale West-mec - Cactus High School Vocational School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-1210
0.0 miles
6330 W. Greenway Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 873-1860 0 9-12 n/a - Glendale Foothills Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 656 students10
0.3 miles
15808 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 486-6000 0.3 PK-8 656 - Glendale Pioneer Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 455 students10
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
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 269 students10
1.0 miles
16454 N 28th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 878-0986 1 K-5 269 - Glendale Desert Heights Charter School Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-4 | 382 students10
1.0 miles
5821 West Beverly Lane
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-2900 1 K-4 382
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