Pantano High School

Summary:

Pantano High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Vail, Arizona, with a relatively small student population of 88 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Vail Unified District, which is ranked 69 out of 540 school districts in Arizona and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the district's strong performance, Pantano High School consistently underperforms compared to nearby schools like Andrada Polytechnic High School, Empire High School, and Cienega High School. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 20% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, 22% were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and a mere 5% were proficient or better in Mathematics. These scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, Pantano High School has struggled with low graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of only 39.1% in the 2022-2023 school year, and a high dropout rate of 17.9% in the 2020-2021 school year.

Interestingly, Pantano High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (39.77%) and African American (5.68%) students. However, this diversity is not reflected in the school's academic performance, suggesting potential equity and opportunity gaps. Despite the higher per-student spending of $16,519 in the 2021-2022 school year, the school's underperformance raises questions about the effectiveness of resource allocation and targeted interventions. Collaboration with the district and community stakeholders could help identify and address the root causes of the school's challenges and develop strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
       Vail, AZ  85641-8600


(520) 879-1200

District: Vail Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,519 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  88

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.0%
Hispanic:
39.8%
Two or more races:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pantano High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.82. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pantano High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (42%), Hispanic (39.8%), two or more races (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Vail Unified District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pantano High School is 11.1, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Vail Unified District! (See more...)
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Compare Pantano High School employs 7.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pantano High School is $16,519, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the Vail Unified District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pantano High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Vail Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vail Unified District 62nd of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pantano High School

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Rank History for all students at Pantano High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 28.83 355th 491 27.7%
2016 14.82 358th 406 11.8%
2017 14.62 359th 416 13.7%
2018 15.51 354th 420 15.7%
2023 29.82 311th 469 33.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pantano High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.86 141st 347 59.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Pantano High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.52 139th 406 65.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Pantano High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.74 326th 370 11.9%
2023 19.37 351st 429 18.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pantano High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.02 281st 311 9.6%
2023 28.11 265th 379 30.1%
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Rank History for White students at Pantano High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.88 281st 291 3.4%
2023 22.49 299th 371 19.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pantano High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 17 2 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 25
2005 38 4 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 60
2006 36 3 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 53
2007 31 1 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 45
2008 23 2 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2009 29 2 1 22 2 n/a n/a 0 56
2010 61 4 2 34 2 n/a n/a 0 103
2011 58 5 2 29 3 0 0 0 97
2012 62 1 1 26 0 0 4 0 94
2013 58 5 5 37 1 0 3 0 109
2014 63 3 2 49 3 2 6 0 128
2015 61 9 2 60 2 2 9 0 145
2016 61 8 1 52 0 2 7 0 131
2017 73 6 0 64 0 0 9 0 152
2018 55 4 0 43 0 0 7 0 109
2019 72 4 1 45 1 1 10 0 134
2020 60 5 0 48 0 0 8 0 121
2021 33 2 0 26 1 0 0 0 62
2022 29 3 0 27 3 0 4 0 66
2023 37 5 0 35 1 0 10 0 88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pantano High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 25 n/a n/a n/a
2005 60 2.0 30.0 n/a
2006 53 2.0 26.5 17
2007 45 2.7 16.7 8.9
2008 46 2.6 17.7 21.7
2009 56 5.7 9.8 10.7
2010 103 4.4 22.9 23.3
2011 97 3.9 24.4 32
2012 94 4.0 23.5 30.9
2013 109 6.2 17.5 44
2014 128 8.2 15.6 40.6
2015 145 8.0 18.1 36.6
2016 131 6.0 21.8 9.2
2017 152 9.3 16.1 28.9
2018 109 7.9 13.6 33
2019 134 8.1 16.5 26.9
2020 121 8.1 14.9 33.9
2021 62 8.1 7.6 n/a
2022 66 7.0 9.3 18.2
2023 88 7.8 11.1 54.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pantano High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 25 n/a n/a n/a
2005 60 2.0 30.0 n/a
2006 53 2.0 26.5 17
2007 45 2.7 16.7 8.9
2008 46 2.6 17.7 21.7
2009 56 5.7 9.8 10.7
2010 103 4.4 22.9 23.3
2011 97 3.9 24.4 32
2012 94 4.0 23.5 30.9
2013 109 6.2 17.5 44
2014 128 8.2 15.6 40.6
2015 145 8.0 18.1 36.6
2016 131 6.0 21.8 9.2
2017 152 9.3 16.1 28.9
2018 109 7.9 13.6 33
2019 134 8.1 16.5 26.9
2020 121 8.1 14.9 33.9
2021 62 8.1 7.6 n/a
2022 66 7.0 9.3 18.2
2023 88 7.8 11.1 54.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pantano High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $179 (1.8%) $76 (0.8%) $434 (4.4%) $8,651 (87.7%) $962 (9.7%) $9,613 (97.4%) $9,868
2020 $156 (1.5%) $112 (1.1%) $425 (4.0%) $8,579 (81.0%) $1,749 (16.5%) $10,328 (97.5%) $10,596
2021 $04 (0.0%) $194 (1.2%) $203 (1.3%) $14,966 (96.2%) $394 (2.5%) $15,360 (98.7%) $15,559
2022 $382 (2.3%) $58 (0.4%) $823 (5.0%) $15,860 (96.0%) $218 (1.3%) $16,078 (97.3%) $16,518

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pantano High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13488
 34.3%
African American45
 25%
American Indian11
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic4535
 22.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White7237
 48.6%
Two or More Races1010
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.9%54.5%
 27.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 88 students attended Pantano High School.

Students at Pantano High School are 42% White, 40% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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