Vail Unified District

The Vail Unified District in Arizona operates 23 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, serving a diverse range of students across the region. The district boasts several standout schools, such as Empire High School, which ranks 41st out of 469 Arizona high schools and has a 5-star rating, as well as Esmond Station School and Ocotillo Ridge Elementary, which rank among the top 54 and 49 elementary schools in the state, respectively, also with 5-star ratings.

The district's high schools generally have strong graduation rates, with Cienega High School at 96.7%, Mica Mountain High at 90.5%, and Empire High at 95.9%. However, Pantano High School stands out with a concerning 14.3% dropout rate and a much lower 39.1% graduation rate. Overall, the district outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with several schools, including Esmond Station School, Ocotillo Ridge Elementary, and Senita Valley Elementary, achieving exceptional test scores.

The Vail Unified District serves a diverse student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 12.84% at Esmond Station School to 54.55% at Pantano High School. The student-teacher ratios also vary significantly, with the best ratios found at the smaller, specialized schools like Civano Community K-8 School and Vail Blended Learning.