Cactus Shadows High School

Cave Creek Unified District (4244)

Scottsdale, Arizona

1,588 students

High School, Grades 8–12

(480)575-2400

Best ACT in Arizona High Schools

1,588

Students

20.9:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,270

A-

out of 1600

Good

Avg ACT Score

out of 36

Excellent

AP Courses

A+

courses offered

Excellent

AP Enrollment

29%

of students

Good

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

B-

students per teacher

Average

Graduation Rate

93%

A+

Excellent

Reading Proficiency

66%

B+

Good

Math Proficiency

53%

Average

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Cactus Shadows High School

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Cactus Shadows High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

September 1, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

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State Assessments

March 23, 2027 – March 23, 2027

ACT with Writing — Test Window 1 - Standard Paper

Testing window

March 29, 2027 – April 23, 2027

ACT Aspire — Computer-Based

Testing window

March 29, 2027 – April 7, 2027

ACT Aspire — Paper-Based

Testing window

April 6, 2027 – April 6, 2027

ACT with Writing — Test Window 2 - Standard Paper

Testing window

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After Cactus Shadows High

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School Details

Address

5802 E. Dove Valley Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Phone

(480)575-2400

District

Cave Creek Unified District (4244)

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