Cactus High School vs. Greenway High School
Should you attend Cactus High School or Greenway High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Greenway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,144 students in grades 7-12, Cactus High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,348 students in grades 9-12, Greenway High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
1,144 students
1,348 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#950 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#392 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
18%
Graduation Rate
91%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
317
381
Grade 10 Students
263
326
Grade 11 Students
290
333
Grade 12 Students
274
308
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
35%
41%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
50%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
