Cactus Shadows High School

High No virtual instruction Scottsdale, AZ Grades 08–12 City: Midsize Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ D (59.8)

Cactus Shadows High School is a public High school located in Scottsdale, ARIZONA, operated by the Cave Creek Unified District (4244) school district. It serves grades 08–12.

Key statistics: 1,362 students enrolled; a 20.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize 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 High School Average
Enrollment
1,362.0
State avg: 736.0
▲ 85% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
20.89:1
State avg: 20.2:1
▲ 3% worse
School Details
School Name
Cactus Shadows High School
NCESSCH ID
040000101204
State School ID
AZ-4244-5137
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
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
5802 E. Dove Valley Rd.
City
Scottsdale
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85266
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
0401
State Leg. Upper
04003
State Leg. Lower
04003
Latitude
33.7855
Longitude
-111.956
Grades Offered
8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
1,362
Total Students
👩‍🏫
65.2
Teachers FTE
📐
20.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
65.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)65.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 113 8.3%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Cave Creek Unified District (4244)
LEAID
0400001
State LEA ID
AZ-4244
Phone
(480)575-2000
Website
http://www.ccusd93.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
SCOTTSDALE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$59,572K
Federal Revenue
$6,700K
State Revenue
$15,135K
Local Revenue
$37,737K
Total Expenditure
$51,351K
Instruction Exp.
$21,562K
Support Services
$19,767K
Other Current Exp.
$1,747K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cactus Shadows High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Cactus Shadows High School?
1,362 students are enrolled at Cactus Shadows High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Cactus Shadows High School have?
Cactus Shadows High School has 65.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1.
What grades does Cactus Shadows High School serve?
Cactus Shadows High School serves grades 08 through 12.
Is Cactus Shadows High School a charter school?
Cactus Shadows High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Cactus Shadows High School located in?
Cactus Shadows High School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Cactus Shadows High School belong to?
Cactus Shadows High School is part of the Cave Creek Unified District (4244) school district.
How much does Cave Creek Unified District (4244) spend per student?
The Cave Creek Unified District (4244) district spends approximately $37,702,643 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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