Cactus Shadows High School
Reported Enrollment
1,588
students
District
Cave Creek Unified District (4244)
County Context Score
5/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
PO BOX 426, CAVE CREEK, AZ, 85327
School District
Cave Creek Unified District (4244)
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 040000101204
- District ID
- 0400001
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
8–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,588 students
School Setting
City: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Cactus Shadows High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Maricopa County has 1,268 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 8 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Cactus Shadows High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Cave Creek Unified District (4244), Maricopa County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 8–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Cactus Shadows High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Cave Creek Unified District (4244).
1,588 students
Cactus Shadows High School reports 1,588 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 345 other high schools in Maricopa County with enrollment data, 270 report fewer students and 75 report more. The peer median is 199 students.
346 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 200 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
8 district schools
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) lists 5 primary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
5
Middle
1
High
1
Other
1
Nearby context inside Cave Creek Unified District (4244)
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School Profile FAQ
Is Cactus Shadows High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Cave Creek Unified District (4244).
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Cactus Shadows High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Cactus Shadows High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Cactus Shadows High School with nearby schools?
Cactus Shadows High School should be compared with 346 high schools in Maricopa County, plus other schools in Cave Creek Unified District (4244). Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Cactus Shadows High School?
Before using Cactus Shadows High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Cave Creek Unified District (4244).
Part of Cave Creek Unified District (4244)
Cactus Shadows High School is one of 8 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 4,499 students across 8 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
8
Reported Enrollment
4,499
8 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Black Mountain Elementary SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Desert Sun AcademyPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Sonoran Trails Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Desert Willow Elementary SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Lone Mountain Elementary SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Horseshoe Trails Elementary SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Cave Creek Academy of ExcellenceKG–12 · OtherListed only
Similar Schools
Maricopa County Schools
County Context Score
5/100
County-level composite across 1268 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.