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Vail Unified District (4413)

Arizona · Public School District
23
Schools
14,533
Students
$11,103
Per-Pupil Spend
-23% nat'l
21.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-31pp vs nat'l
92.6%
Graduation Rate
+6.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Vail Unified District (4413) is a public school district in Arizona serving 14,533 students across 23 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,103 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 21% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (23)
Middle Schools4 schools
High Schools6 schools
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Vail Academy & High SchoolKG–12554
Vail Inclusive PreschoolPK–PK225
Vail Innovation CenterKG–12107
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,103-23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
36%
State
54.2%
Local (property tax)
35.8%
Federal
10.0%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (36%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
14,533
Students
21%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.6%
Opportunity Score44/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.6% graduation rate — 6.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 21% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,103, spending is 23% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vail Unified District (4413)?
Vail Unified District (4413) has 23 public schools, serving a total of 14,533 students.
What is the graduation rate for Vail Unified District (4413)?
The graduation rate is 92.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Vail Unified District (4413) spend per student?
Vail Unified District (4413) spends $11,103 per pupil — 23% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Vail Unified District (4413)?
21% of students in Vail Unified District (4413) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Vail Unified District (4413)?
No, Vail Unified District (4413) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Vail Unified District (4413) serve?
Vail Unified District (4413) serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Vail Unified District (4413)?
The median opportunity score across schools in Vail Unified District (4413) is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.