Saguaro High School is a former Arizona A+ and Blue Ribbon Schools Program certified high school in the Scottsdale Unified School District in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. Saguaro was opened in 1966.
Evit - Saguaro High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (05-06)
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74.80 (FTE)
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire. Learn. Lead.
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
(05-06)n/a
7%
Asian
(05-06)1%
2%
Hispanic
(05-06)10%
39%
Black
(05-06)1%
5%
White
(05-06)98%
47%
Hawaiian
(05-06)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(05-06)n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Sabercat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Evit - Saguaro High School?
343 students attend Evit - Saguaro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Evit - Saguaro High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Evit - Saguaro High School offer ?
Evit - Saguaro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evit - Saguaro High School part of?
Evit - Saguaro High School is part of East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) School District.
In what neighborhood is Evit - Saguaro High School located?
Evit - Saguaro High School is located in the South Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 13 other public schools located in South Scottsdale.
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