Often ranked among the top high schools in the Scottsdale Unified School District, Saguaro High School serves 1,200 students in grades nine through 12 for the Central Scottsdale and Paradise Valley areas.
Saguaro not only has a well-developed campus with views of nearby Camelback Mountain, but also an award-winning robotics program and 13-time football state champions with the varsity Sabercats. Saguaro High School empowers students on all fronts, from academics and sports to vocational training and the arts.
With a renowned Math and Science Academy, Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program, Advanced Placement classes and dual enrollment, students can expand their academics. Through a program with the East Valley Institute of Technology, students can also participate in classes dedicated to vocational and technical training in over 30 fields, from automotives and construction to fashion and graphic design.
On the extracurricular front, students can join more than 30 clubs and activities, including those dedicated to art, debate, drama, orchestra, band, dance and others. With an award-winning coaching staff, Sabercat athletes can excel in baseball, football, tennis, soccer and swimming, among other sports.
As an added bonus, Saguaro High School is centrally located along the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt, just north of Chaparral Park—only adding to its appeal as one of Scottsdale’s top high schools.
Saguaro High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
6250 N 82nd St,
Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale Unified School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
93%
Niche Grade
A-
A
A-
B
B-
A-
A
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
64.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
25%
State Average
44%
Science
27%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
320:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
58.7%
Hispanic
23.1%
Black
6.9%
Native American
4.4%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University
398 Students
Northern Arizona University
298 Students
University of Arizona
235 Students
Scottsdale Community College
106 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
105 Students
Grand Canyon University
91 Students
University of San Diego
80 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
51 Students
New York University
50 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
49 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
97 Students
Psychology
83 Students
Biology
58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
57 Students
Nursing
50 Students
Pre-Law Studies
35 Students
Computer Science
31 Students
Mechanical Engineering
29 Students
Engineering
28 Students
Criminology
27 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/18/2024
While there are some superstar teachers in the mix that I love, there are many awful teachers that don't get paid enough to care about teaching us well. School spirit and culture could be improved, but is okay. Overall I loved the sports and coaches, but the academics in areas of science and english have been very weak thorughout my four years there.
1/10/2024
The best part is the academics and the sports I think the school could improve on clubs and activities and getting them further heard of
7/20/2023
Saguaro is one of the smaller schools in its district. Because of this there is a tight community that is apparent and inclusive to all interests. The teachers are amazing and extracurriculars are always succeeding programs. The only negatives with my experience is with admin. They connect with students but aren't very lenient, making it hard to bring new things to campus to try and create a fun, special environment.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/26/2022
Since covid hit this school has declined a significant amount. I am a current student here (class of 2022). It was never this bad. I don't know how anyone could take pride in being associated with this place. It's disgusting how people treat each other here. The teachers are for the most part good,...
8/24/2018
Honestly hands down best school around. The staff actually care about their students unlike Chaparal! The student body is friendly and amazing to new students. The staff are amazing with helping your child integrate into the school. A++++
5/22/2018
I feel that Saguaro High and especially its math and science program is a hidden gem. All of my daughters teachers are excellent. Some of them even go above and beyond by attending various school and community events (out side of school) that their students are involved in. The math and science prog...
9/28/2016
I want to start out by saying that I attended Saguaro in high school and I loved it so much that I wanted my now highschool aged daughters to attend. I now feel responsible for the bad experience that my daughter and I have been through with the Administration. After researching previous post, I am...
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Attendance Zone
About Indian Bend
List Price Range
$156K - $3.4M
Homes For Sale
37
Average Home Value
$774,432
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Household Income
$117,402
% of College Grads
56.2%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
2,915 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
33.9%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Charter
- 6th to 12th
- Private
- 6th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Osborn Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Playground
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Chaparral Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Boating
Chaparral Park
- Basketball
- Boating
- Dog Park
Camelback Park
- Bike Trails
- Lake
- Trails
Chestnutt Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Playground
Agua Linda Park
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Playground
Indian School Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Lake
Lafayette Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
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