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Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 13 students in Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District.
Public Schools in Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District have a diversity score of 0.38, which is less than the Arizona public school average of 0.66.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
13 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
2:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
45%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.66
% American Indian
8%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
15%
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
77%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student (05-06)
$1,499
$7,988
Spending / Student (05-06)
$1,358
$7,012
Best Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3405 E State Route 89a Bldg B
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Vacte - Yavapai College Sedona Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4215 Arts Village Dr
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 649-4266
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 649-4266
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #33.
Vacte - Mingus Union High School
Vocational School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Vacte - Sedona-oak Creek Joint Unified School District
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 634-7131
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 634-7131
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #55.
Vacte - Camp Verde Unified School District
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1326 N Montezuma Castle Hwy
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 634-7131
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 634-7131
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vacte - Clarkdale Jerome School District
Vocational School
830 S Main St Ste 2e
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vacte - Cottonwood-oak Creek Unified School District
Vocational School
830 S Main St Ste 2e
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District?
Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District manages 7 public schools serving 13 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District?
77% of Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District?
Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 2:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
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