Top 3 Best Vail Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,247 students in Vail, AZ. The top ranked public high schools in Vail, AZ are Vail Academy & High School, Cienega High School and Andrada Polytechnic High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vail, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Vail have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public high schools.
Vail, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cienega High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Vail, AZ (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Vail, Arizona

Vail, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Wa
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 762-2040
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Vail, AZ?
How many public high schools are located in Vail?
4 public high schools are located in Vail.
What is the racial composition of students in Vail?
Vail public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Vail are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Vail include: Andrada Polytechnic High School vs. Cienega High School

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