Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397)

COTTONWOOD, Arizona — 3 schools

7
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$110,600
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397) operates 3 public schools serving 7 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 12 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Yavapai County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $110,600 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 43.0% local, 51.9% state, and 5.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration.

and 100.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.0% White, 31.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Vacte - Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education accounts for 58.3% of all Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397) school enrollment varies 7.0× across entities

Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397) school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 7 students (highest), a spread of 6 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397) chronic absenteeism rate is 100.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.0%
Federal
51.9%
State
43.0%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Yavapai County county, where this district is located.

$1,129
Studio/mo
$1,309
1 BR/mo
$1,637
2 BR/mo
$2,277
3 BR/mo
$2,497
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397).

White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

100.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397)?

Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397) has 3 schools, including 3 high. Total enrollment is 7 students.

How much does Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397) spend per student?

Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397) spends $110,600 per student.

What is the average rent near Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Yavapai County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397)?

Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397) students are 69.0% White, 31.0% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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