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School Comparison

Cactus High School
vs.
Sunflower School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Cactus High School
Sunflower School
  • Cactus High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Sunflower School (410 vs. 20).
  • Cactus High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Sunflower School (272 vs. 0).
  • Cactus High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Sunflower School (198 vs. 2).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Cactus High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Sunflower School (410 vs. 20).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Cactus High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Sunflower School (198 vs. 2).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Cactus High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Sunflower School (272 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Cactus High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Sunflower School (83 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Cactus High School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Sunflower School (3 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Cactus High School

5 metrics were reported by Cactus High School. Comparable data for Sunflower School is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
10
AP enrollment
152
Dual enrollment
225
Gifted & talented
51
Students per counselor
394.3:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Cactus High School
$10,025.97
Sunflower School
$10,025.97
Local revenue share
Cactus High School
31.1%
Sunflower School
31.1%
State revenue share
Cactus High School
56.9%
Sunflower School
56.9%
Federal revenue share
Cactus High School
12.1%
Sunflower School
12.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Cactus High School
35.2%
Sunflower School
35.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Maricopa County
$85,518
Maricopa County
$85,518
Poverty rate
Maricopa County
11.3%
Maricopa County
11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Maricopa County
35.9%
Maricopa County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Maricopa County
3.1%
Maricopa County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.