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About the school

Cactus Shadows High School in Cave Creek, Arizona, provides strong academics through AP, IB, and CTE pathways. Its modern desert campus supports learning, athletics, and arts.

Cave Creek offers a quiet desert lifestyle with access to Phoenix’s metropolitan amenities and international airport.

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Quick facts
  • Founded: 1974

  • Accepting students: Grade 11-12

  • Students: Co-educational

  • Climate: Mild winters / Hot summers

  • Population: 5,500

  • School Population: 4,100

  • University Acceptance rate: 85%

Academic excellence

The school ranks among the top 5% of high schools in Arizona, with student proficiency in math and reading far above state averages. AP and IB programs offer rigorous coursework that develops analytical and global skills, while CTE pathways prepare students for fields such as healthcare, business, and technology.

Students have earned state championships in football and tennis and national recognition in cheerleading. Academic performance consistently ranks in Arizona’s top tier.

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Campus and subjects

The campus features recent expansions, including new classroom wings, renovated dining areas, and updated athletic spaces designed to support both academic and extracurricular activities.

Athletics include football, soccer, tennis, swimming, and more. Arts programs encompass visual arts, theater, dance, and music, with students performing at regional and national levels.

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