- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vail, AZ
Pantano High School
Federal NCES profile for Pantano High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040885003175
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pantano High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Vail · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pantano High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pantano High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Vail, AZ.
School address
District: Vail Unified District (4413) · Arizona
NCES ID 040885003175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Pantano High School grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (+11.4%).
Teacher FTE added 7.9 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 040885003175 · Vail, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
95 enr · 13.6:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cienega High School (1,881 students)
Pantano High School grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (+11.4%). Teacher FTE added 7.9 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pantano High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cienega High S
Cienega High School
1,881 students
- Mica Mountain
Mica Mountain High
1,319 students
- Empire High Sc
Empire High School
886 students
- Andrada Polyte
Andrada Polytechnic High School
836 students
- Old Vail Middl
Old Vail Middle School
811 students
- This school 95
Pantano High School
95 students
What this shows Pantano High School reports 95 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pantano High School compares
Pantano High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 4% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
95
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Arizona - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
85.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,071
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 89 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Pantano High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vail Unified District (4413) reports $10,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pantano High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cienega High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mica Mountain High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Empire High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrada Polytechnic High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Vail Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pantano High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,319
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~95 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pantano High School
How many students attend Pantano High School?
Pantano High School has 95 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vail, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pantano High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pantano High School is 13.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pantano High School?
46.6% of students at Pantano High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pantano High School?
The largest demographic group at Pantano High School is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Vail, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pantano High School?
Pantano High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pantano High School rank among public schools in Vail?
By Resource Investment Index, Pantano High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Vail, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vail on the city page.
What other schools are in Vail Unified District (4413)?
Besides Pantano High School, Vail Unified District (4413) also operates Cienega High School (1,881 students), Mica Mountain High (1,319 students), and Empire High School (886 students). See the Vail Unified District (4413) district page for the complete list.