Vail Academy & High School

(520)879-1900

vahs.vailschooldistrict.org

625 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Vail Academy and High School, located in the Science Park area of Tucson, Arizona, is a prominent school within the Vail School District that serves students from grades 6 through 12. The institution is recognized for its commitment to academic rigor and its unique "Beyond Textbooks" curriculum, which emphasizes personalized learning and the mastery of state standards. By fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, the school aims to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for the challenges of higher education and their future careers.

A central focus of the school is its dedication to integrating technology into the classroom to enhance student engagement and critical thinking. Vail Academy and High School prides itself on its high expectations for student achievement and its array of extracurricular opportunities, which encourage students to become well-rounded individuals. With a mission rooted in excellence and community partnership, the school serves as a flagship model for the Vail School District’s innovative approach to public education in Arizona.

625

Total Students

101.7

Full-Time Teachers

6.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vail Academy & High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	264
Black	48
Asian	15
Two or More	66
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
264 (42.2%)
White
229 (36.6%)
Two or More
66 (10.6%)
Black
48 (7.7%)
Asian
15 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Vail Unified District (4413)
Phone:	(520)879-1900
Website:	http://vahs.vailschooldistrict.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 57

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 54

Grade 9 43

Grade 10 39