Serving 74 students in grades 6-12, Vail Blended Learning ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vail Blended Learning 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
School Overview
Vail Blended Learning's student population of 74 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vail Blended Learning ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vail Blended Learning 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
#123 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
58%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vail Blended Learning's ranking?
Vail Blended Learning is ranked #123 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vail Blended Learning?
74 students attend Vail Blended Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Vail Blended Learning students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vail Blended Learning?
Vail Blended Learning has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vail Blended Learning offer ?
Vail Blended Learning offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Vail Blended Learning part of?
Vail Blended Learning is part of Vail Unified District (4413) School District.
In what neighborhood is Vail Blended Learning located?
Vail Blended Learning is located in the Rita Ranch neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 10 other public schools located in Rita Ranch.
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