Vail Unified District (4413) School District

13801 E. Benson Highway
Vail, AZ 85641
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Vail Unified District (4413) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 14,831 students in Vail Unified District (4413) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Vail Unified District (4413) School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
23 Schools
2,497 Schools
# Students
14,831 Students
1,127,236 Students
# Teachers
819 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Vail Unified District (4413) School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 613 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#75 out of 631 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Vail Unified District (4413)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vail Unified District (4413)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vail Unified District (4413)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
24%
91%
77%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Vail Unified District (4413)  School District and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.66
# American Indian Students
61 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
5%
# Asian Students
250 Students
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,788 Students
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
48%
# Black Students
583 Students
64,873 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
6,943 Students
378,219 Students
% White Students
47%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,176 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
279
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
863
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
884
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,090
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,001
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,077
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,048
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,127
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,162
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,164
85,578
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,292
89,836
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,353
92,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,278
90,345
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,194
96,909
# Ungraded Students:
19
543

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,634 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,388. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,042 is less than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$143 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Vail Unified District (4413)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$149 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Vail Unified District (4413)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$9,634
$11,388
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Vail Unified District (4413)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,042
$11,291
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Vail Unified District (4413)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Vail Unified District (4413) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Senita Valley Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Grades: PK-8
| 710 students
Rank: #22.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 739 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9455 E Rita Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2102
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10701 S. White Lightning
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #55.
Empire High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 888 students
Rank: #66.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Rank: #77.
Vail Academy & High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7762 E Science Park Dr
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Grades: K-12
| 564 students
Rank: #88.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9400 E Esmond Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2302
Grades: K-5
| 759 students
Rank: #99.
Copper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17650 S Canyon Edge Trl
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #1010.
Corona Foothills Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16705 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #1111.
Cienega High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,872 students
Rank: #1212.
Andrada Polytechnic High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12960 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 726 students
Rank: #1313.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9950 E Rees Loop
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2602
Grades: K-6
| 531 students
Rank: #1414.
Acacia Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12955 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2200
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: #1515.
Vail Innovation Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #1616.
Desert Sky Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9850 E Rankin Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #1717.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16701 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2500
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #1818.
Civano Community K-8 School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10625 E Drexel Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1700
Grades: K-8
| 144 students
Rank: #1919.
Mica Mountain High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10800 E Valencia
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,306 students
Rank: #2020.
Rincon Vista Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10770 E Bilby Rd
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: #2121.
Old Vail Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13299 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 802 students
Rank: #2222.
Pantano High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1753
Grades: PK
| 279 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vail Unified District (4413) School District?
Vail Unified District (4413) School District manages 23 public schools serving 14,831 students.
What is the rank of Vail Unified District (4413) School District?
Vail Unified District (4413) School District is ranked #81 out of 613 school districts in Arizona (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vail Unified District (4413) School District?
47% of Vail Unified District (4413) School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vail Unified District (4413) School District?
Vail Unified District (4413) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Vail Unified District (4413) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,042 is less than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 23 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 14,831 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 91% (Top 20% in AZ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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