Saguaro High School

Summary:

Saguaro High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a diverse student population of 1,466. The school is part of the Scottsdale Unified School District, which is ranked 77 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Saguaro High School consistently performs above the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 52% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in AASA/English Language Arts, compared to 62% for the district and 38% for the state. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.7% to 96.6%, outperforming the state and district averages. Saguaro High School has shown strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking highly for special education students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Saguaro High School's performance is generally stronger than nearby Arcadia High School and Coronado High School, the high-performing Great Hearts Academies charter schools, such as Veritas Prep and Cicero Prep, outperform Saguaro High School in several academic metrics.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6250 N 82nd St
       Scottsdale, AZ  85250-5609


(480) 484-7100

District: Scottsdale Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,274 Help


Feeder schools for Saguaro High School:

Elementary:    Kiva Elementary School
    Navajo Elementary School
    Pueblo Elementary School
Middle:    Mohave Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  1,466

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.7%
Hispanic:
23.1%
African American:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Saguaro High School ranks better than 72.2% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked high schools in the Scottsdale Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.66. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Saguaro High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.7%), Hispanic (23.1%), African American (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saguaro High School is 21.3, which is the 2nd best among 5 high schools in the Scottsdale Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saguaro High School is $6,274, which is the 2nd highest among 5 high schools in the Scottsdale Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saguaro High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Saguaro High School 72nd of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Saguaro High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Scottsdale Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Scottsdale Unified District 77th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saguaro High School

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Rank History for all students at Saguaro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 89.25 41st 395 89.6%
2010 86.32 59th 403 85.4%
2011 82.10 74th 397 81.4%
2012 83.37 69th 471 85.4%
2013 77.18 102nd 491 79.2%
2014 85.41 53rd 394 86.5%
2015 40.80 130th 261 50.2%
2016 61.65 103rd 406 74.6%
2017 65.84 90th 416 78.4%
2018 74.91 65th 420 84.5%
2019 64.49 63rd 285 77.9%
2021 77.07 95th 509 81.3%
2022 79.02 65th 464 86.0%
2023 79.23 80th 469 82.9%
2024 69.66 72nd 259 72.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Saguaro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.26 162nd 374 56.7%
2022 41.16 159th 282 43.6%
2023 51.08 99th 199 50.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Saguaro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Saguaro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.92 10th 155 93.5%
2021 58.48 89th 422 78.9%
2022 82.56 17th 380 95.5%
2023 65.75 34th 172 80.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saguaro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.36 34th 253 86.6%
2022 74.00 37th 168 78.0%
2023 63.36 96th 347 72.3%
2024 64.71 48th 168 71.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Saguaro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.31 71st 150 52.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Saguaro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.09 63rd 354 82.2%
2019 66.50 65th 247 73.7%
2021 76.38 90th 492 81.7%
2022 80.21 58th 456 87.3%
2023 79.31 66th 406 83.7%
2024 66.58 61st 193 68.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Saguaro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.53 58th 370 84.3%
2019 63.05 65th 238 72.7%
2021 73.00 98th 492 80.1%
2022 84.70 56th 455 87.7%
2023 75.09 89th 429 79.3%
2024 67.13 63rd 207 69.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Saguaro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.63 63rd 83 24.1%
2021 71.48 66th 231 71.4%
2022 48.89 120th 238 49.6%
2023 24.04 117th 146 19.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Saguaro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.04 20th 122 83.6%
2021 42.95 145th 306 52.6%
2022 71.76 46th 301 84.7%
2023 34.89 119th 201 40.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Saguaro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.67 76th 311 75.6%
2019 64.20 42nd 183 77.0%
2021 69.03 92nd 479 80.8%
2022 77.93 61st 441 86.2%
2023 74.23 60th 379 84.2%
2024 55.48 57th 164 65.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Saguaro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.21 3rd 68 95.6%
2021 70.93 36th 256 85.9%
2022 46.36 89th 255 65.1%
2023 65.45 38th 128 70.3%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Saguaro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 94.02 1st 129 99.2%
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Rank History for White students at Saguaro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.55 46th 291 84.2%
2019 63.86 50th 217 77.0%
2021 71.60 104th 448 76.8%
2022 81.17 47th 409 88.5%
2023 75.49 68th 371 81.7%
2024 67.60 57th 174 67.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Saguaro High School Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Saguaro High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2534 15 43 39 8 n/a n/a -242 2397
1989 2421 15 51 53 11 n/a n/a -326 2225
1990 2227 19 59 55 11 n/a n/a -278 2093
1991 2033 19 60 50 15 n/a n/a -112 2065
1992 1919 19 64 66 17 n/a n/a 1 2086
1993 1916 23 64 82 15 n/a n/a 0 2100
1994 2061 23 65 98 11 n/a n/a 0 2258
1995 1554 19 48 76 7 n/a n/a 0 1704
1996 1554 19 48 76 7 n/a n/a 0 1704
1997 1296 11 27 83 9 n/a n/a 0 1426
1998 1149 20 28 100 5 n/a n/a 0 1302
1999 1162 14 38 113 6 n/a n/a 0 1333
2000 1256 26 31 116 11 n/a n/a 0 1440
2001 1362 32 34 123 11 n/a n/a 0 1562
2002 1426 35 31 147 10 n/a n/a 0 1649
2003 1426 35 31 147 10 n/a n/a 0 1649
2004 1443 31 43 155 13 n/a n/a 0 1685
2005 1479 35 54 150 21 n/a n/a 0 1739
2006 1479 39 44 162 24 n/a n/a 0 1748
2007 1025 40 34 112 18 n/a n/a 0 1229
2008 1246 49 35 161 18 n/a n/a 0 1509
2009 1197 52 40 169 15 n/a n/a 0 1473
2010 1115 45 34 184 23 n/a n/a 0 1401
2011 1064 49 34 221 31 1 5 0 1405
2012 991 51 42 188 33 3 9 0 1317
2013 958 44 42 231 31 3 16 0 1325
2014 955 38 45 240 43 4 11 0 1336
2015 908 44 56 255 40 2 11 0 1316
2016 875 49 64 244 38 6 16 0 1292
2017 839 61 68 213 41 4 21 0 1247
2018 790 73 65 223 50 7 25 0 1233
2019 770 81 54 230 40 4 27 0 1206
2020 793 77 39 260 40 2 34 0 1245
2021 751 84 41 238 34 7 28 0 1183
2022 873 108 43 322 47 8 52 0 1453
2023 861 101 46 339 64 7 48 0 1466

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Saguaro High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2397 123.8 19.3 n/a
1989 2225 115.8 19.2 n/a
1990 2093 102.7 20.3 n/a
1991 2065 95.5 21.6 n/a
1992 2086 92.5 22.5 n/a
1993 2100 98.1 21.4 n/a
1994 2258 103.0 21.9 n/a
1995 1704 78.2 21.8 n/a
1996 1704 78.2 21.8 n/a
1997 1426 71.7 19.9 n/a
1998 1302 65.6 19.8 n/a
1999 1333 66.2 20.1 n/a
2000 1440 69.6 20.7 n/a
2001 1562 76.1 20.5 n/a
2002 1649 77.9 21.2 4.4
2003 1649 77.9 21.2 4.4
2004 1685 77.9 21.6 3.9
2005 1739 78.5 22.2 6.6
2006 1748 83.3 21.0 6.1
2007 1229 79.0 15.6 17.9
2008 1509 80.3 18.8 14.2
2009 1473 71.1 20.7 14.7
2010 1401 66.4 21.0 16.3
2011 1405 66.8 21.0 20.8
2012 1317 74.3 17.7 21
2013 1325 65.0 20.3 22.7
2014 1336 62.4 21.4 24.6
2015 1316 63.0 20.8 23.2
2016 1292 61.0 21.1 21.6
2017 1247 61.3 20.3 27.9
2018 1233 58.1 21.2 23
2019 1206 62.4 19.3 22
2020 1245 62.6 19.8 21.9
2021 1183 62.0 19.0 n/a
2022 1453 68.2 21.3 8.9
2023 1466 68.8 21.3 24.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Saguaro High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2397 123.8 19.3 n/a
1989 2225 115.8 19.2 n/a
1990 2093 102.7 20.3 n/a
1991 2065 95.5 21.6 n/a
1992 2086 92.5 22.5 n/a
1993 2100 98.1 21.4 n/a
1994 2258 103.0 21.9 n/a
1995 1704 78.2 21.8 n/a
1996 1704 78.2 21.8 n/a
1997 1426 71.7 19.9 n/a
1998 1302 65.6 19.8 n/a
1999 1333 66.2 20.1 n/a
2000 1440 69.6 20.7 n/a
2001 1562 76.1 20.5 n/a
2002 1649 77.9 21.2 4.4
2003 1649 77.9 21.2 4.4
2004 1685 77.9 21.6 3.9
2005 1739 78.5 22.2 6.6
2006 1748 83.3 21.0 6.1
2007 1229 79.0 15.6 17.9
2008 1509 80.3 18.8 14.2
2009 1473 71.1 20.7 14.7
2010 1401 66.4 21.0 16.3
2011 1405 66.8 21.0 20.8
2012 1317 74.3 17.7 21
2013 1325 65.0 20.3 22.7
2014 1336 62.4 21.4 24.6
2015 1316 63.0 20.8 23.2
2016 1292 61.0 21.1 21.6
2017 1247 61.3 20.3 27.9
2018 1233 58.1 21.2 23
2019 1206 62.4 19.3 22
2020 1245 62.6 19.8 21.9
2021 1183 62.0 19.0 n/a
2022 1453 68.2 21.3 8.9
2023 1466 68.8 21.3 24.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Saguaro High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $170 (55.9%) $90 (29.6%) $429 (141.1%) $23 (7.6%) $23 (7.6%) $45 (14.8%) $304
2020 $53 (0.8%) $210 (3.1%) $316 (4.6%) $5,733 (83.9%) $837 (12.2%) $6,570 (96.2%) $6,833
2021 $1,014 (13.5%) $619 (8.2%) $2,647 (35.2%) $5,384 (71.6%) $506 (6.7%) $5,890 (78.3%) $7,523
2022 $02 (0.0%) $25 (0.4%) $30 (0.5%) $5,317 (84.7%) $929 (14.8%) $6,246 (99.6%) $6,274

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saguaro High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 63rd of 285 High schoolsRanks 80th of 469 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12061466
 21.6%
African American81101
 24.7%
American Indian4064
 60%
Asian5446
 14.8%
Hispanic230339
 47.4%
Pacific Islander47
 75%
White770861
 11.8%
Two or More Races2748
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22%24.9%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Saguaro High School

Saguaro High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kiva Elementary School
Elementary : Navajo Elementary School
Elementary : Pueblo Elementary School
Middle : Mohave Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,466 students attended Saguaro High School.

Saguaro High School ranks 72nd of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Saguaro High School are 59% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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