In January 1995, Cactus Shadows High School opened in its current location at 5802 E. Dove Valley Rd.
In 2006 six classrooms were occupied at the former Black Mountain Elementary School, now called Cactus Shadows East Campus.
[3] In 2009, landscaping projects including grass, adding additional trees and fencing for security purposes were completed.
[4] The district is building 38,000 new square feet of classroom space at Cactus Shadows and an expanded cafeteria, as well as repainting the school and upgrading its numerous systems.
[5][6] Cactus Shadows athletics compete at the Division II level and is a member of the Arizona Interscholastic Association.