It is located on the far east side of the city at 545 North Camino Seco, just north of Vicksburg Street between Broadway and Speedway Boulevards.

The school's mascot is the cougar, and its colors are scarlet and navy.

The school scored 87/83/23/81 on the AIMS (Arizona Instruments to Measure Standards) tests in Reading/Math/Science/Writing.[when?

[5] [6] The Sahuaro High School Cougar Foundation was established in 1992 to perpetuate the history, traditions, and spirit of Sahuaro High School, to support the activities of its students and staff, to provide services to the Alumni, and to invoke a system of honors and awards that recognize the achievements of the students, staff, and alumni.

[7] The foundation includes a Cougar Hall of Fame which recognizes various notable alumni, educators, and other groups.