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Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District

830 S Main St Ste 2i
Cottonwood, AZ 86326-4622
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (928) 634-7131

Top Rankings

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 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 13 students in Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District.
51±¬ÁÏs 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
2,472 Schools
# Students
13 Students
1,123,348 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
2:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeValley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School DistrictArizona
91126
115127
127136
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District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (AZ)
(18-19)
38%
45%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearValley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School DistrictArizona
201938%45%
201836%45%
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(18-19)
40%
45%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearValley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School DistrictArizona
201940%45%
201836%44%
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(18-19)
<50%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.66

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearValley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School DistrictArizona
20230.580.65
20220.420.65
20210.410.66
20200.530.65
20190.530.65
20180.450.65
20170.450.65
20110.320.65
20100.450.64
20060.420.63
20050.430.62
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% American Indian
8%
5%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2006)

YearValley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School DistrictArizona
20065%7%
20054%7%
20044%8%
20034%8%
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% Asian
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)

YearValley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School DistrictArizona
202329%3%
20061%2%
20052%2%
20042%2%
20032%2%
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% Hispanic
15%
48%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)

YearValley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School DistrictArizona
202314%47%
202230%47%
202171%46%
202036%45%
201936%45%
201833%45%
201733%45%
200619%39%
200520%38%
200416%37%
200316%36%
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% Black
n/a
6%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2020)

YearValley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School DistrictArizona
20205%5%
20195%5%
201033%6%
20051%5%
20041%5%
20031%5%
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% White
77%
34%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)

YearValley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School DistrictArizona
202357%35%
202270%35%
202129%36%
202059%38%
201959%38%
201867%38%
201767%38%
2016100%39%
2013100%42%
201180%42%
201067%44%
2009100%44%
200675%47%
200573%48%
200477%48%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$12,837 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearValley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School DistrictArizona
2023$2 MM$4 MM
2022$2 MM$4 MM
2021$2 MM$4 MM
2020$2 MM$4 MM
2019$2 MM$4 MM
2018$1 MM$4 MM
2017$1 MM$4 MM
2016$1 MM$3 MM
2015$2 MM$3 MM
2014$1 MM$3 MM
2012$1 MM$3 MM
2011$2 MM$3 MM
2010$2 MM$3 MM
2009$2 MM$2 MM
2008$2 MM$2 MM
2007$2 MM$2 MM
2006$2 MM$2 MM
2005$2 MM$2 MM
2004$2 MM$2 MM
2003$2 MM$2 MM
2002$2 MM$2 MM
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Spending
$1 MM
$12,727 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearValley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School DistrictArizona
2023$1 MM$4 MM
2022$1 MM$4 MM
2021$1 MM$4 MM
2020$1 MM$4 MM
2019$1 MM$4 MM
2018$1 MM$4 MM
2017$1 MM$3 MM
2016$2 MM$3 MM
2015$2 MM$2 MM
2014$1 MM$3 MM
2012$1 MM$3 MM
2011$2 MM$2 MM
2010$2 MM$2 MM
2009$2 MM$2 MM
2008$2 MM$2 MM
2007$2 MM$2 MM
2006$2 MM$2 MM
2005$2 MM$2 MM
2004$2 MM$1 MM
2003$2 MM$1 MM
2002$1 MM$1 MM
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Revenue / Student (05-06)
$1,499
$7,988

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearValley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School DistrictArizona
2006$1,499$7,988
2005$1,404$7,640
2004$1,362$7,113
2003$1,296$6,846
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Spending / Student (05-06)
$1,358
$7,012

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearValley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School DistrictArizona
2006$1,358$7,012
2005$1,331$6,644
2004$1,300$6,165
2003$1,332$5,701
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Best Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(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:
8/
10
Top 30%
3405 E State Route 89a Bldg B
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
4215 Arts Village Dr
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
1801 E Fir St
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1326 N Montezuma Castle Hwy
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
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
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : <50%
  • : 38%
  • : 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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