Serving 1,144 students in grades 7-12, Cactus High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Cactus High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cactus High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Cactus High School is ranked #950 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cactus High School often compared to?
Cactus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenway High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cactus High School?
The graduation rate of Cactus High School is 91%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Cactus High School?
1,144 students attend Cactus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cactus High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cactus High School?
Cactus High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cactus High School offer ?
Cactus High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cactus High School part of?
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