For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,828 students in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pinnacle Peak are Cactus Shadows High School and Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cactus Shadows High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cactus Shadows High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5802 E. Dove Valley Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2400
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2400
Gr: 8-12 | 1,566 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33016 N 60th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2042
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2042
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek, AZ include Cactus Shadows High School and Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek?
the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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