Serving 95 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pantano High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pantano High School's student population of 95 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Pantano High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pantano High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1411 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
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
n/a
3%
Hispanic
45%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
47%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Vail Unified District (4413)
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 #1411 out of 1,921 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 35-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Pantano High School?
95 students attend Pantano High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pantano High School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
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).
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