Saguaro
High School
Academics
Cognia STEM Certified School
To become Cognia STEM certified, Saguaro underwent a rigorous review of the school and was scored in four domains: STEM community, STEM learning culture, STEM students’ experiences and STEM outcomes.
This review was the culmination of a long, arduous and very thoughtful multi-year process that included students, teachers and community members alike, planning and engaging in interdisciplinary STEM learning experiences that are future-focused and rich in real-world problem-solving, which in turn helps our educators to develop critical thinkers engaged in meaningful inquiry and a deeper level of understanding. This process included peer observations and hundreds of artifacts demonstrating their proficiency in the 16 Cognia STEM standards.
Saguaro is also home to the Math & Science Academy.
AZED Diploma Seals Offered
Scottsdale Unified School District is excited to offer the Seal of Arts program to eligible seniors. This program is designed to recognize high school students who complete arts pathway requirements throughout their high school career. The seal is placed on the student’s diploma, noted on the transcript, and students will be recognized at graduation.
Scottsdale Unified School District is excited to offer the Seal of Biliteracy program to eligible seniors. This program is designed to recognize high school students who achieve proficiency in English plus at least one additional language. The seal is placed on the student’s diploma, noted on the transcript, and students will be recognized at graduation. 
This certification included peer observations and hundreds of artifacts demonstrating proficiency in the 16 Cognia STEM standards. Learn more here.
Scottsdale Math & Science Academy
The Scottsdale Math & Science Academy, located on the Saguaro High School campus, provides enhanced opportunities to the students of the Scottsdale Unified School District in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Academy students graduate highly-motivated and fully-qualified to pursue STEM-oriented degrees at the post-secondary level. Learn more here.