Cactus High School

High school in Glendale, Arizona

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Cactus High School is public secondary school located in Glendale, Arizona, United States, part of the Peoria Unified School District. The school opened its doors in August 1977. It is the district's smallest high school, with approximately 1,200 students.^[3]

In 1978, the first Cactus High School students, 1980 graduates, transferred from Peoria High School's campus during their sophomore year into the current building.

Notable alumni

Ryan Carpenter, MLB pitcher for the Detroit Tigers
Kyle Kosier: Offensive lineman (NFL), free agent
Brandon McDonald: Midfielder, Real Salt Lake (Major League Soccer)
Jessica McDonald - professional soccer player. USWNT
Zach Minter: defensive tackle (NFL), free agent
Joe Riggs: professional mixed martial artist, WEC Middleweight Champion,; formerly fighting for (Bellator) and Strikeforce; currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship^[4]
Jason Vanacour - professional soccer player
Rick Soderman - professional soccer player
Randy Soderman - professional soccer player
Khris Davis: didn't graduate, transferred to Deer Valley High School in 2004, professional baseball player, Oakland Athletics
Tyler Schmitt - Professional longer snapper for Seattle Seahawks.
Jonathon Beasley- Tarleton State Offensive Coordinator

References

^ "Peoria Unified School District / Homepage".
^ ^a ^b ^c "Cactus High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
^ "CHS School Profile 15-16.docx". schools.peoriaud.k12.az.us. Archived from the original on February 4, 2016. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
^ "Joe Riggs UFC Bio". Retrieved August 23, 2014.