Overview

Cactus Shadows High School, a public school located in Scottsdale, AZ, serves grade(s) 8-12 in Cave Creek Unified District. It has received a ӣƵ Summary Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
7/10

ӣƵ Summary Rating

10/10
College Readiness
above average
5/10
Equity
average
Last updated: May 09, 2024

School Rating

Schools are rated on standardized tests, frequently considering score progress and performance gaps between student groups.
7/10
ӣƵ Summary Rating
Cactus Shadows High School is performing at the 71st percentile compared to other schools in Arizona.

Rating Factors

See how Cactus Shadows High School performed compared to other schools in Arizona across multiple indicators of student performance.

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ACADEMICS

College Readiness

10/10

This school is far above the state average in key measures of college and career readiness.

Even at schools with strong college and career readiness, there may be students who are not getting the opportunities they need to succeed.

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The best high schools offer advanced courses to all students, not a select few.

ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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ACADEMICS

Courses & Programs

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EQUITY

Equity Overview

5/10
Underserved students at this school are performing about as well as other students in the state, but this school may still have achievement gaps.
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EQUITY

Race/Ethnicity

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Low-Income Students

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EQUITY

Students With Disabilities


STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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STUDENT LIFE

Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

5802 E. Dove Valley Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85266
School leader: Ms Sarah Barela
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