Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Vail Innovation Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vail Innovation Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Vail Innovation Center's student population of 85 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vail Innovation Center ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vail Innovation Center is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#284 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
55%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vail Innovation Center's ranking?
Vail Innovation Center is ranked #284 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vail Innovation Center?
The graduation rate of Vail Innovation Center is 40-49%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Vail Innovation Center?
85 students attend Vail Innovation Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Vail Innovation Center students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vail Innovation Center?
Vail Innovation Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vail Innovation Center offer ?
Vail Innovation Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vail Innovation Center part of?
Vail Innovation Center is part of Vail Unified District (4413) School District.
In what neighborhood is Vail Innovation Center located?
Vail Innovation Center is located in the Rita Ranch neighborhood of Vail, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Rita Ranch.
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