For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,247 students in Vail, AZ. The top ranked public high schools in Vail, AZ are Vail Academy & High School, Cienega High School and Andrada Polytechnic High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vail, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Vail have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public high schools.
Vail, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cienega High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Vail, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vail Academy & High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7762 E Science Park Dr
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Grades: K-12
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Cienega High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2800
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,872 students
Rank: #33.
Andrada Polytechnic High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12960 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3300
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 726 students
Rank: #44.
Vail Innovation Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Vail, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pantano High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1200
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Wa
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 762-2040
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 762-2040
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Vail, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Vail, AZ include Vail Academy & High School, Cienega High School and Andrada Polytechnic High School. Vail has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public high schools are located in Vail?
4 public high schools are located in Vail.
What is the racial composition of students in Vail?
Vail public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Vail are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Vail include: Andrada Polytechnic High School vs. Cienega High School
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