The Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology is a joint technological education district in Pinal County, Arizona, based in Coolidge. It was founded in 2001.
Serving 37 students in grades 9-12, Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology's student population of 37 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
62%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
35%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
8%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology?
The graduation rate of Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology?
37 students attend Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology?
Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology offer ?
Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology part of?
Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology is part of Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology (79385) School District.
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