Cactus Canyon Junior High

Middle No virtual instruction Apache Junction, AZ Grades 06–08 Suburb: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ B (77.6)
  • 527 Students
  • 28.4 Teachers (FTE)
  • 18.6:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (480)677-7565 Phone
  • http://N/A Website
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Cactus Canyon Junior High
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ B (77.6)
527
Students
28.4
Teachers
18.6:1
Student:Teacher
(480)677-7565
Phone
http://N/A
Website

Cactus Canyon Junior High is a public school administered by the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) district in Apache Junction, ARIZONA, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 527 students enrolled; a 18.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arizona Middle School Average
Enrollment
527.0
State avg: 507.0
▲ 4% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.56:1
State avg: 17.8:1
▲ 4% worse
School Details
School Name
Cactus Canyon Junior High
NCESSCH ID
040079000040
State School ID
AZ-4443-5923
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
801 W SOUTHERN AVE
City
Apache Junction
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85120
County
Pinal County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0405
State Leg. Upper
04007
State Leg. Lower
04007
Latitude
33.39217
Longitude
-111.55606
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
527
Total Students
👩‍🏫
28.4
Teachers FTE
📐
18.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)28.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 219 41.6%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Apache Junction Unified District (4443)
LEAID
0400790
State LEA ID
AZ-4443
Phone
(480)982-1110
Website
http://www.ajusd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Apache Junction
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$51,644K
Federal Revenue
$16,720K
State Revenue
$15,894K
Local Revenue
$19,030K
Total Expenditure
$45,284K
Instruction Exp.
$17,079K
Support Services
$14,769K
Other Current Exp.
$1,831K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Cactus Canyon Junior High

1
Mountain Shadows Education Center - Closed
Apache Junction · Not reported
0.4 mi
2
Apache Junction High School
Apache Junction · High
0.4 mi
3
EVIT - Apache Junction High School
Apache Junction · High
0.4 mi
4
EVIT East Apache Junction
APACHE JCT · High
0.4 mi
5
Imagine Prep Superstition
Apache Junction · High
0.8 mi
6
Imagine Superstition Middle
Apache Junction · Middle
0.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cactus Canyon Junior High, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Cactus Canyon Junior High?
527 students are enrolled at Cactus Canyon Junior High, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Cactus Canyon Junior High have?
Cactus Canyon Junior High has 28.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1.
What grades does Cactus Canyon Junior High serve?
Cactus Canyon Junior High serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Cactus Canyon Junior High a charter school?
Cactus Canyon Junior High is not a charter school.
What metro area is Cactus Canyon Junior High located in?
Cactus Canyon Junior High is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Cactus Canyon Junior High belong to?
Cactus Canyon Junior High is part of the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) school district.
How much does Apache Junction Unified District (4443) spend per student?
The Apache Junction Unified District (4443) district spends approximately $85,927,894 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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