Vail Unified District (4413)

13801 E. Benson Highway
Vail, AZ 85641
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Vail Unified District (4413) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 15,011 students in Vail Unified District (4413). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Vail Unified District (4413) have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% 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
24 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
15,011 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
810 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Vail Unified District (4413), which is ranked within the top 20% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#72 out of 618 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

61%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

62%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

45%
24%
90%
77.8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
36%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.66

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
5%

Showing 2005–2014. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
40%
49%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
4%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% White
46%
33%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,235 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,675 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$184 MM
$16,030 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$175 MM
$15,378 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$12,235
$14,457

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$11,675
$13,869

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Vail Unified District (4413) Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Senita Valley Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10701 S. White Lightning
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9455 E Rita Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Gr: K-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Corona Foothills Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16705 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Empire High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9400 E Esmond Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2302
Gr: K-5 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Copper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17650 S Canyon Edge Trl
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Vail Academy & High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7762 E Science Park Dr
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Gr: K-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 72:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9950 E Rees Loop
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2602
Gr: K-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Andrada Polytechnic High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12960 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Civano Community K-8 School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10625 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1700
Gr: K-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Desert Sky Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9850 E Rankin Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Acacia Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12955 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2200
Gr: K-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16701 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2500
Gr: K-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
Rincon Vista Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10770 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1818.
Old Vail Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13299 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1919.
Cienega High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,881 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2020.
Mica Mountain High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10800 E Valencia
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,319 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2121.
Vail Innovation Center
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2222.
Pantano High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1753
Gr: PK | 151 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
10800 E Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1755
Gr: PK | 72 students Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vail Unified District (4413)?
Vail Unified District (4413) manages 24 public schools serving 15,011 students.
What is the rank of Vail Unified District (4413)?
Vail Unified District (4413) is ranked #76 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vail Unified District (4413)?
46% of Vail Unified District (4413) students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vail Unified District (4413)?
Vail Unified District (4413) has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Vail Unified District (4413)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,675 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 24 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 15,011 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 90% (Top 10% in AZ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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