AZHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Cactus Shadows High School — School Profile & District Info

High|CAVE CREEK, Arizona|Cave Creek Unified District (4244)

CAVE CREEK, AZ 85327

School Profile

Grades
8–12
Enrollment
1,566
Student:Teacher
21.8:1
Locale
Urban

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
46%
64th percentile in AZ
Math Proficiency
49%
76th percentile in AZ
Graduation Rate
96%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.6%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
51 courses offered
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
19 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.2:1
Near average in AZ

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$9,626
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 25%Local 63%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$446,248
-2.4% YoY
Phoenix, AZ metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,362
Current enrollment
Declining(-29% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cactus Shadows High School

Cactus Shadows High School has a total enrollment of 1,566 students and serves grades High. The school is part of Cave Creek Unified District (4244) in CAVE CREEK, AZ.

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