Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD)

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CCUSD
Quick Facts

Founded

1974

Enrollment

~4,800

PreK–12

School

7

Campuses

District Size

175

Square Miles

Schools Within Cave Creek Unified School District

BLACK MOUNTAIN CAVE CREEK

Elementary School

CCUSD elementary schools serve Preschool through 6th grade with a focus on strong academic foundations, STEAM learning, and community involvement.

Middle School

Sonoran Trails Middle School serves grades 7-8 and is recognized as a World Language School of Excellence, preparing students for advanced academics in high school.

SONORAN TRAILS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

High School

Cactus Shadows High School offers AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, CTE pathways, athletics, fine arts, and leadership opportunities in a top-ranked academic environment

Academic Programs

Advanced Placements

College-level courses with opportunities for college credits

International Baccalaureate

A rigorous, globallly recognized diploma programme.

Dual Enrollment

Earn college credit while completing high school.

Career & Technical Education

Hands-on learning in health, business, tech, engineering & more.

Steam Education

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math from an early age.

Arts & Athletics

Robust programs that support well-rounded student success.

Advanced Placements

College-level courses with opportunities for college credits

International Baccalaureate

A rigorous, globallly recognized diploma programme.

Dual Enrollment

Earn college credit while completing high school.

Career & Technical Education

Hands-on learning in health, business, tech, engineering & more.

Arts & Athletics

Robust programs that support well-rounded student success.

Steam Education

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math from an early age.

2026 School Board Election

Your vote helps shape the future of CCUSD. Stay informed and make your voice heard.

Voter Registration Deadline

To Be Announced

Election Day

To Be Announced

Early Voting

To Be Announced

Voter Resources

CCUSD Governing Board

The Governing Board sets policies, approves budgets, and provides oversight for the district to ensure students have the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.

Community Impact of CCUSD

  • Property Values: Strong schools help maintain and increase home values, attracting families who want quality education.
  • Community Identity: Schools bring families together through events, activities, and shared community pride.
  • Economic Development: Quality schools attract businesses, employers, and new residents to the Northeast Valley
  • Future Leaders: CCUSD prepared students to become future professionals, business owners, and community leaders.

Community Impact of CVUSD

  • Property Values: Strong schools help maintain and increase home values, attracting families who want quality education.
  • Community Identity: Schools bring families together through events, activities, and shared community pride.
  • Economic Development: Quality schools attract businesses, employers, and new residents to the Northeast Valley
  • Future Leaders: CCUSD prepared students to become future professionals, business owners, and community leaders.

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