Excellent
#211 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 11% in state
Vail Academy & High School
School · Vail Unified District (4413) · Vail, AZ
A Vail Unified District (4413) school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 800, Vail, AZ 85641
- Math 66% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vail Academy & High School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 66% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
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Where Vail Academy & High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,647
Median home value
$372,500
Median rent
$1,829/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
93.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85641; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vail Innovation CenterEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 85 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Vail Unified District (4413)
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #6 of 23
- District spending per student
- $10,071NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vail Academy & High School is listed in Vail Unified District (4413); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vail Academy & High School
Vail Academy & High School is a public school in Vail, AZ, part of Vail Unified District (4413), serving approximately 564 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vail Academy & High School
What grades does Vail Academy & High School serve?
Vail Academy & High School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Vail Academy & High School?
Vail Academy & High School has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vail Academy & High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vail Academy & High School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vail Academy & High School rank in AZ?
Vail Academy & High School ranks #211 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Vail Academy & High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vail Academy & High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Vail Academy & High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vail Academy & High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vail Academy & High School a charter school?
No, Vail Academy & High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vail Academy & High School a Title I school?
No, Vail Academy & High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (520) 879-1900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 85641)
- 31,665
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85641; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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