Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Vail Innovation Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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: 80-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- 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
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
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2025
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Mascot
Trailblazers
School Rankings
Vail Innovation Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 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
#655 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
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
80-89%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trailblazers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vail Innovation Center's ranking?
Vail Innovation Center is ranked #655 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 80-89%, which is higher 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 (Exclusively virtual).
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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