Cactus Shadows High School is a public high school located in Cave Creek, Arizona. It is the only high school in the Cave Creek Unified School District. In 1974 the first committee met in Cave Creek to form a high school. In the fall of 1982, the doors opened to the first campus located at 60th Street with grades 7-9.
Evit Cactus Shadows High School serves 1 students in grades 10-12.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evit Cactus Shadows High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Evit Cactus Shadows High School's student population of 1 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1 student
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1982
Colors
Blue, Grey
School Rankings
The diversity score of Evit Cactus Shadows High School is 0.00, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
100%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Evit Cactus Shadows High School?
1 students attend Evit Cactus Shadows High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Evit Cactus Shadows High School students are White.
What grades does Evit Cactus Shadows High School offer ?
Evit Cactus Shadows High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evit Cactus Shadows High School part of?
Evit Cactus Shadows High School is part of East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) School District.
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