CACTUS CANYON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Cactus Canyon Junior High is a public middle school that is part of the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) school district, located in Apache Junction, AZ with about 626 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 30 teachers, Cactus Canyon Junior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cactus Canyon Junior High School, located in Apache Junction, Arizona, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Apache Junction Unified School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school focuses on fostering both academic growth and personal development during these critical formative years, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education.

The campus offers a diverse curriculum designed to support student engagement through a mix of core subjects and elective opportunities. By leveraging resources provided by the Apache Junction Unified School District, Cactus Canyon strives to maintain a supportive environment that emphasizes community involvement and student success. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific program offerings, the school maintains an active presence through the district's official website at http://www.ajusd.org.

For more information, contact Cactus Canyon Junior High at (480) 982-1110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 West Southern Avenue
Apache Junction, AZ 85220-7100
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CACTUS CANYON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Apache Junction, AZ with about 626 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
626
Teachers:
30.83
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 626 students

White
60.4%
Hispanic/Latino
32.4%
Two or more races
3.2%
Black or African American
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.6%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
45.4%
Male
54.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.