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Cactus Shadows High School
PublicHighGrades 8–12
5802 E. Dove Valley Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85266 · (480) 575-2400 · Part of Cave Creek Unified District
Students
1,362
Students per teacher
21:1
Setting
City
Grades
8–12
What stands out about Cactus Shadows High School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Arizona’s public schools
- Math proficiency 18 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 23.4% since 2020
On the path
Where Rio Verde kids come from and go next.
7–8Sonoran Trails Middle Schoolin Phoenix
8–12Cactus Shadows High SchoolYou are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency49%
State average 31.2%
Reading / language arts46%
State average 38.5%
Location
Directions ↗
5802 E. Dove Valley Rd., Scottsdale
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9305
Grade 10338
Grade 11348
Grade 12371
Enrollment over time
1,779’20
1,776’21
1,588’22
1,566’23
1,362’24
Down 23.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 80%Hispanic 12%Two or more races 4%Asian 2%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.