Cactus Shadows High School serves 1,776 students in grades 8-12.
Cactus Shadows High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,776 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cactus Shadows High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cactus Shadows High School's student population of 1,776 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cactus Shadows High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cactus Shadows High School is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#537 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
81%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cactus Shadows High School's ranking?
Cactus Shadows High School is ranked #537 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cactus Shadows High School?
The graduation rate of Cactus Shadows High School is 96%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Cactus Shadows High School?
1,776 students attend Cactus Shadows High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Cactus Shadows High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cactus Shadows High School?
Cactus Shadows High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cactus Shadows High School offer ?
Cactus Shadows High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Cactus Shadows High School part of?
Cactus Shadows High School is part of Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break-No School
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
School Closed-Thanksgiving Break
November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)
First Day of Second Semester
January 04, 2024 (Thursday)
No School- Spring Break
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
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