Vail Innovation Center

Summary:

Vail Innovation Center is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Vail Unified District in Tucson, Arizona, with 107 students from diverse backgrounds.

Vail Innovation Center stands out for its strong academic performance, outperforming both the Vail Unified District and the state of Arizona in several key metrics. In 2023-2024, 78% of 8th graders at Vail Innovation Center were proficient or better in AASA/English Language Arts, compared to 58% for the district and 35% for the state. Similarly, 48% of 11th graders at Vail Innovation Center were proficient or better in AASA/Mathematics, compared to 48% for the district and 30% for the state. The school also excels in science proficiency, with 41% of 11th graders and 60% of 8th graders proficient or better in AzSCI/Science in 2022-2023, outperforming the district and state.

While Vail Innovation Center has seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rate, ranging from 36.3% to 81.7% over the past few years, its performance is generally stronger than that of other nearby virtual and alternative schools, such as Tucson Unified Virtual Academy and Sunnyside Online Success Academy. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.4 to 10.5 over the past few years, may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
       Tucson, AZ  85747


(520) 879-1300

District: Vail Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 259 Arizona Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,594 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  107

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.5%
Hispanic:
40.2%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.8% Help


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Compare Details Vail Innovation Center 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 53.72. (See more...)
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Compare Details Vail Innovation Center 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 82.09. (See more...)
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Compare Details Vail Innovation Center ranks better than 76.4% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.47. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Vail Innovation Center freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 (49.5%), Hispanic (40.2%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vail Innovation Center is 8.4. (See more...)
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Compare Vail Innovation Center employs 12.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vail Innovation Center is $7,594.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Vail Innovation Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Vail Innovation Center 61st of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Vail Innovation Center in the ranking list.)

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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 Vail Innovation Center

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 82.33 144th 1158 87.6%
2014 72.33 301st 1079 72.1%
2021 71.95 328th 1226 73.2%
2023 53.72 505th 1245 59.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.82 296th 1027 71.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.54 697th 1201 42.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.58 343rd 1219 71.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.67 39th 239 83.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.63 319th 1220 73.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.64 238th 620 61.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.88 542nd 1198 54.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.75 192nd 1161 83.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 67.09 226th 787 71.3%
2014 74.15 176th 690 74.5%
2015 70.66 135th 521 74.1%
2016 91.62 45th 677 93.4%
2017 88.51 61st 695 91.2%
2018 80.48 120th 711 83.1%
2019 80.69 97th 605 84.0%
2021 79.83 138th 832 83.4%
2023 82.09 108th 854 87.4%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.51 205th 650 68.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.33 497th 789 37.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.47 102nd 624 83.7%
2019 74.03 98th 466 79.0%
2021 73.31 177th 820 78.4%
2023 69.14 192nd 806 76.2%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.23 11th 143 92.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.50 153rd 617 75.2%
2021 80.72 114th 818 86.1%
2022 38.04 280th 476 41.2%
2023 97.91 18th 810 97.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.13 178th 802 77.8%
2022 44.44 196th 392 50.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.61 188th 436 56.9%
2019 58.73 135th 337 59.9%
2021 84.55 59th 780 92.4%
2023 90.79 28th 675 95.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 79.20 89th 491 81.9%
2014 80.70 69th 394 82.5%
2015 50.86 95th 261 63.6%
2016 61.01 106th 406 73.9%
2017 70.26 74th 416 82.2%
2018 62.18 103rd 420 75.5%
2019 53.36 99th 285 65.3%
2021 82.55 78th 509 84.7%
2022 56.46 144th 464 69.0%
2023 88.41 44th 469 90.6%
2024 74.47 61st 259 76.4%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.15 1st 374 99.7%
2023 60.58 61st 199 69.3%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.86 20th 422 95.3%
2022 81.60 18th 380 95.3%
2023 99.09 4th 172 97.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.06 100th 354 71.8%
2019 74.76 42nd 247 83.0%
2021 66.97 120th 492 75.6%
2022 60.73 125th 456 72.6%
2023 91.35 26th 406 93.6%
2024 73.25 54th 193 72.0%
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Rank History for high school Military Connected students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.21 30th 102 70.6%
2023 68.33 13th 74 82.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.10 120th 370 67.6%
2021 86.92 47th 492 90.4%
2023 80.17 72nd 429 83.2%
2024 65.31 69th 207 66.7%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.04 202nd 306 34.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.97 70th 311 77.5%
2021 44.48 220th 479 54.1%
2023 72.28 70th 379 81.5%
2024 67.51 46th 164 72.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Vail Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.40 97th 291 66.7%
2019 63.26 52nd 217 76.0%
2021 78.46 74th 448 83.5%
2022 60.13 128th 409 68.7%
2023 87.57 33rd 371 91.1%
2024 68.73 52nd 174 70.1%
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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 Vail Innovation Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2012 18 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 20
2013 76 1 0 12 1 0 1 0 91
2014 100 6 1 44 3 0 5 0 159
2015 87 3 1 34 1 0 5 0 131
2016 47 1 0 15 0 0 3 0 66
2017 77 4 4 33 0 0 5 0 123
2018 87 9 4 34 0 1 15 0 150
2019 97 2 4 45 0 1 13 0 162
2020 44 2 0 24 0 0 4 0 74
2021 223 27 13 124 5 0 41 0 433
2022 73 7 4 45 1 0 16 0 146
2023 53 2 1 43 1 0 7 0 107

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 Vail Innovation Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 1 n/a n/a 0
2012 20 n/a n/a n/a
2013 91 4.0 22.3 13.2
2014 159 2.5 61.8 9.4
2015 131 5.0 26.2 n/a
2016 66 3.0 22.0 4.5
2017 123 4.0 30.7 18.7
2018 150 2.0 75.0 n/a
2019 162 2.0 81.0 n/a
2020 74 2.4 29.9 6.8
2021 433 n/a n/a n/a
2022 146 13.8 10.5 n/a
2023 107 12.6 8.4 n/a

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 Vail Innovation Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 1 n/a n/a 0
2012 20 n/a n/a n/a
2013 91 4.0 22.3 13.2
2014 159 2.5 61.8 9.4
2015 131 5.0 26.2 n/a
2016 66 3.0 22.0 4.5
2017 123 4.0 30.7 18.7
2018 150 2.0 75.0 n/a
2019 162 2.0 81.0 n/a
2020 74 2.4 29.9 6.8
2021 433 n/a n/a n/a
2022 146 13.8 10.5 n/a
2023 107 12.6 8.4 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Vail Innovation Center

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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 $224 (2.7%) $76 (0.9%) $524 (6.4%) $6,945 (84.8%) $946 (11.5%) $7,891 (96.3%) $8,191
2020 $306 (1.6%) $74 (0.4%) $686 (3.6%) $16,424 (86.0%) $2,295 (12.0%) $18,719 (98.0%) $19,099
2021 $00 (0.0%) $18 (3.8%) $18 (3.8%) $374 (78.1%) $87 (18.2%) $461 (96.2%) $479
2022 $04 (0.1%) $78 (1.0%) $86 (1.1%) $7,303 (96.2%) $209 (2.8%) $7,512 (98.9%) $7,594

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vail Innovation Center

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 97th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 108th of 854 Middle schools
 3.4%
Ranks 99th of 285 High schoolsRanks 44th of 469 High schools
 25.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students162107
 34%
African American22
American Indian01
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic4543
 4.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White9753
 45.4%
Two or More Races137
 46.2%


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Vail Innovation Center ranks 61st of 259 Arizona alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Vail Innovation Center are 50% White, 40% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 107 students attended Vail Innovation Center.


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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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