Vail Unified District

The Vail Unified District in Arizona encompasses 22 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district demonstrates a wide range of academic performance, with several standout schools like Empire High School, Senita Valley Elementary School, and Esmond Station School ranking among the top schools in the state.

The district's high schools show significant variation in 4-year graduation rates, ranging from a low of 39.1% at Pantano High School to a high of 96.7% at Cienega High School. Similarly, dropout rates vary widely, from 0.5% at Desert Sky Middle School and Empire High School to 14.3% at Pantano High School.

While the Vail Unified District as a whole is ranked 62nd out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 4-star rating, the data reveals significant differences in academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation across the individual schools. By closely examining the factors contributing to the success of the top-performing schools and addressing the challenges faced by lower-performing schools, the district can work to ensure equitable and high-quality educational opportunities for all students.