Cactus Shadows High School

About Cactus Shadows High School

Cactus Shadows High School is a public, comprehensive high school located in Cave Creek, Arizona. It serves students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Cave Creek Unified School District. The school opened in 1994 and has since grown to serve over 2,000 students.
Cactus Shadows High School offers a wide variety of educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college preparatory classes, and a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school also has a strong emphasis on community service and volunteerism, and encourages students to get involved in the community.
Cactus Shadows High School has a strong academic reputation and is consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state. The school is also known for its excellent sports teams, which have won numerous state championships.
Cactus Shadows High School has a strong sense of pride and community. The school’s motto is “Achievement through Excellence,” and its students are encouraged to strive for excellence in all areas of their lives. The school’s vibrant atmosphere and strong sense of community make it an ideal place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	5802 E. Dove Valley Rd. Cave Creek, AZ 85327
Phone:	(480) 575-2400
Site:	ccusd93.org
Grades:	8-12
Enrollment:	1,779 students

Overview Cactus Shadows High School

Cactus Shadows High School serves 1,779 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 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Cactus Shadows High School

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 0.30, 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.