Dr. Camille Casteel High School

www.cusd80.com/casteelhigh

2,816 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Dr. Camille Casteel High School, located in Queen Creek, Arizona, is a premier secondary institution within the Chandler Unified School District. Known for its modern facilities and expansive campus, the school serves a large student body with a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes robust Advanced Placement (AP) offerings, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) programs. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing high schools in the state.

Beyond academics, Casteel High School boasts a vibrant school culture characterized by a highly competitive athletics program—famously known as the "Colts"—and a diverse range of extracurricular clubs and fine arts initiatives. The campus is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment, integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for higher education and professional careers. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and student leadership, Casteel remains a cornerstone of the Queen Creek area, dedicated to cultivating well-rounded and successful graduates.

2,816

Total Students

135.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Camille Casteel High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,872
Hispanic	605
Black	93
Asian	63
Two or More	168
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,872 (66.5%)
Hispanic
605 (21.5%)
Two or More
168 (6.0%)
Black
93 (3.3%)
Asian
63 (2.2%)
American Indian
10 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2%)

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:	Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Phone:	(480)424-8100
Website:	http://www.cusd80.com/casteelhigh
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	2,816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	135.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 7 430

Grade 8 423

Grade 9 473

Grade 10 499

Grade 11 513

Grade 12 478