Cactus Shadows High School vs Candeo North Scottsdale
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cactus Shadows High School
Scottsdale · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,362 students
Candeo North Scottsdale
Scottsdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
70 students
| Measure | Cactus Shadows High School Scottsdale, Arizona | Candeo North Scottsdale Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 286 | #310 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #4396 of 16,910 | #17045 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,362 | 70 |
| Enrollment | 1,362 | 70 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 4.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | – |
| Math proficiency | 68% | – |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cactus Shadows High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 61.6).
- •Candeo North Scottsdale does better on students per teacher (4.7 vs 21.0).
- •Cactus Shadows High School is the larger school with 1,362 students compared with 70.
- •Cactus Shadows High School is a public school while Candeo North Scottsdale is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cactus Shadows High School better than Candeo North Scottsdale?
On the Success Index (US), Cactus Shadows High School ranks higher (65.5 vs 61.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cactus Shadows High School and Candeo North Scottsdale?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Shadows High School: 1,362. Candeo North Scottsdale: 70. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Shadows High School and Candeo North Scottsdale rank in Arizona?
Cactus Shadows High School is 58th of 286 and Candeo North Scottsdale is 310th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).