Serving 1,776 students in grades 8-12, Cactus Shadows 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 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
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).
Cactus Shadows High School's student population of 1,776 students has declined by 5% 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
Cactus Shadows High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School State Level (AZ) Overall Testing Rank #76 out of 1956 schools 
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Cactus Shadows High School is ranked #76 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cactus Shadows High School?The graduation rate of Cactus Shadows High School is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
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? In what neighborhood is Cactus Shadows High School located?Cactus Shadows High School is located in the Pinnacle Peak neighborhood of Cave Creek, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Pinnacle Peak.
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