Cactus Shadows High School
School Overview
Cactus Shadows High School is a public school located in Scottsdale, Arizona. It is a school in Cave Creek Unified District district.
According to the Arizona state assessment result, 68% of students are proficient in Math learning and 70% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,875 students through grade 8 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1 where a total of 81 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,875 students are attending Cactus Shadows High School. By gender, there are 913 and 962 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Cactus Shadows High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 151 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Asian | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 138 | 70 | 68 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 151 | 75 | 76 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 81 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Cactus Shadows High School and the students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1. 95.1% of teachers are certified. 84.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 81 | Students per teacher: 23 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 77 | 95.1% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 4.9% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 9 | 11.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 4.9% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 375 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 3 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 26,658 Households |
| Population | 62,702 |
| Male | 30,914 |
| Female | 31,919 |
| Child Population | 12,596 |
| Total Housing Units | 33,315 Units |
| Average House Value | $617,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,952 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.00% |
| Average Household Income | $116,331 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.48% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Cactus Shadows High School offers 37 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 523 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 43 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 286 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Cactus Shadows High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 37 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 523 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 101 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 97 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 465 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 43 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 286 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 1 harassment and bullying has been reported at Cactus Shadows High School. There are 1 gender-related, 0 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Public Schools in Cave Creek Unified District (4244)
In Cave Creek Unified District (4244), 10 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona
19 private schools are serving students in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.