Cactus Canyon Junior High

801 W SOUTHERN AVE
Apache Junction, AZ 85120

www.ajusd.org/Page/3918

702 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

702

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cactus Canyon Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	285
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	5

White
366 (52.1 %)
Hispanic
285 (40.6 %)
Two or More
21 (3.0 %)
American Indian
14 (2.0 %)
Black
9 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Apache Junction Unified District (4443)
Phone:	(480)982-1110
Website:	http://www.ajusd.org/Page/3918
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
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 6 182

Grade 7 248

Grade 8 272

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cactus Canyon Junior High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	182
Grade 7	248
Grade 8	272

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cactus Canyon Junior High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	335	47.7%
Male	367	52.3%

Middle School 7th - 8th