Cactus Shadows High School
Scottsdale, AZ · High School · Grades 8-12
Performance Overview
About This School
Cactus Shadows High School is a high school located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The school serves 1,588 students in grades 8-12.
With a DataScore of 66/100 (B), Cactus Shadows High School performs above average compared to schools in Arizona. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
6% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Other Schools in Cave Creek Unified District (4244)
Frequently Asked Questions
Cactus Shadows High School has a DataScore of 66/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Cactus Shadows High School has 1,588 students enrolled in grades 8-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1.
Yes, Cactus Shadows High School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +19, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Cactus Shadows High School is part of the Cave Creek Unified District (4244) in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.