Serving 98 students in grades 9-12, Pantano High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Pantano High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1285 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
50%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
40%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pantano High School's ranking?
Pantano High School is ranked #1285 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pantano High School?
The graduation rate of Pantano High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Pantano High School?
98 students attend Pantano High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pantano High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pantano High School?
Pantano High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pantano High School offer ?
Pantano High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pantano High School part of?
Pantano High School is part of Vail Unified District (4413) School District.
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