Cactus High School is public secondary school located in Glendale, Arizona, United States, part of the Peoria Unified School District. The school opened its doors in August 1977. It is the district's smallest high school, with approximately 1,200 students.
West-mec - Cactus High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (21-22)
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1977
Colors
Silver, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
5%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(21-22)n/a
47%
Black
(21-22)n/a
6%
White
(21-22)100%
35%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cobra
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend West-mec - Cactus High School?
3 students attend West-mec - Cactus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West-mec - Cactus High School students are White.
What grades does West-mec - Cactus High School offer ?
West-mec - Cactus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Cactus High School part of?
West-mec - Cactus High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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