For the 2026 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, Andrada Polytechnic High School and Cienega 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 50% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), 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 10% of Arizona public high schools.
Vail, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cienega High School, with 97% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vail Academy & High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7762 E Science Park Dr
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Gr: K-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Andrada Polytechnic High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12960 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3300
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Cienega High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2800
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,872 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Vail Innovation Center
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Vail, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pantano High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1200
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Wa
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 762-2040
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 762-2040
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Vail, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Vail, AZ include Vail Academy & High School, Andrada Polytechnic High School and Cienega High School. Vail has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona.
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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