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Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District (2026) - Cottonwood, AZ

Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District

830 S Main St Ste 2i
Cottonwood, AZ 86326-4622
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 12 students in Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District.
Public Schools in Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District have a diversity score of 0.49, which is less than the Arizona public school average of 0.66.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
12 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
1:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
(18-19)
38%
45%
(18-19)
40%
45%
(18-19)
<50%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
42%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
58%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student (05-06)
$1,499
$7,988
Spending / Student (05-06)
$1,358
$7,012

Best Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3405 E State Route 89a Bldg B
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Vacte - Yavapai College Sedona Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4215 Arts Village Dr
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 649-4266
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Vacte - Mingus Union High School
Vocational School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #44.
Vacte - Sedona-oak Creek Joint Unified School District
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 634-7131
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Vacte - Camp Verde Unified School District
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1326 N Montezuma Castle Hwy
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 634-7131
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vacte - Clarkdale Jerome School District
Vocational School
830 S Main St Ste 2e
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
830 S Main St Ste 2e
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District?
Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District manages 7 public schools serving 12 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District?
58% of Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District students are White, and 42% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District?
Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 1:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : <50%
  • : 38%
  • : 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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