Vail Academy & High School in Vail, AZ, serves 564 students from kindergarten through 12th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than typical ratios reported in earlier years.
The school's math proficiency is 60%, which is higher than the state average of 34% but slightly below the district average of 61%, showing a decline from previous years when proficiency was as high as 89% in 2012.
Reading proficiency at the school is 66%, higher than the state average of 40% and district average of 62%, though this marks a decrease from a peak of 95% in 2014.
Graduation rates at Vail Academy & High School have declined from 90% in earlier years to 80% in 2023, though they remain approximately equal to the state average of 77% and lower than the district average of 90%.
Enrollment increased from 409 students in 2021 to 554 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 10% in 2022 to 20% in 2023, indicating growing socioeconomic needs in this suburban Arizona high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vail Academy & High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Vail Academy & High School's student population of 625 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 264% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
“VAHS LEARNS”
School Rankings
Vail Academy & High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vail Academy & High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
42%
49%
Black
8%
6%
White
37%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vail Academy & High School's ranking?
Vail Academy & High School is ranked #176 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vail Academy & High School?
The graduation rate of Vail Academy & High School is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Vail Academy & High School?
625 students attend Vail Academy & High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Vail Academy & High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vail Academy & High School?
Vail Academy & High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vail Academy & High School offer ?
Vail Academy & High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vail Academy & High School part of?
Vail Academy & High School is part of Vail Unified District (4413).
In what neighborhood is Vail Academy & High School located?
Vail Academy & High School is located in the Wilmot neighborhood of Vail, AZ.
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