Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education is a joint technological education district serving high schools in central Arizona. It is the smallest of Arizona's 13 JTEDs, serving just three high schools in three districts.
Serving 11 students in grades 9-12, Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education's student population of 11 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education is 0.31, 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)40-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
82%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education?
11 students attend Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education?
Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education offer ?
Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education part of?
Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education is part of Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District.
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