Cactus High School

www.peoriaunified.org/cactus

1,036 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Cactus High School, located in Glendale, Arizona, is a prominent secondary institution within the Peoria Unified School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its robust extracurricular landscape. The campus environment is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond the classroom, Cactus High School is widely recognized for its vibrant school spirit and competitive athletics program. The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement, providing numerous clubs, organizations, and leadership opportunities that allow students to pursue their individual passions. With a focus on preparing well-rounded graduates, the school maintains a balance of rigorous academic standards and supportive student services, making it a cornerstone of the Glendale educational community.

1,036

Total Students

53.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cactus High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	461
Hispanic	421
Black	68
Asian	17
Two or More	52
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	7

White
461 (44.5%)
Hispanic
421 (40.6%)
Black
68 (6.6%)
Two or More
52 (5.0%)
Asian
17 (1.6%)
American Indian
10 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Phone:	(623)412-5000
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/cactus
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,036
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 274

Grade 10 261

Grade 11 263

Grade 12 238