For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,388 students in Cave Creek, AZ. The top-ranked public high schools in Cave Creek, AZ 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.
Cave Creek, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Cave Creek have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public high schools.
Cave Creek, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, 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 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 | 1,362 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Evit Cactus Shadows High School
Vocational School
5802 E Dove Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-2400
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-2400
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cave Creek, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cave Creek, AZ include Cactus Shadows High School and Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence. Cave Creek has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public high schools are located in Cave Creek?
3 public high schools are located in Cave Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Cave Creek?
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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