{"id":510,"date":"2013-07-15T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2013-07-15T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/post\/2013\/07\/15\/Buying-a-new-home-in-Vail-School-District.aspx"},"modified":"2024-01-12T08:40:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T15:40:11","slug":"buying-a-new-home-in-vail-school-district","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/buying-a-new-home-in-vail-school-district\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying a New Home in Vail School District"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many homebuyers in the Tucson, Arizona area with school-age children are moving south of the city to live within the Vail School District<\/a>. It’s easy to see why! Exceptional ratings on national school websites and high test scores make the schools in this district a popular choice.<\/p>\n

The high school experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As of May 2017, Vail Academy &\u00a0High School and Empire High School are rated 9 and 8\u00a0respectively on GreatSchools.org<\/a>, a website that rates schools on a 10-point scale according to test results in reading, writing, math and science.<\/p>\n

Each high school has a variety of unique offerings. According to\u00a0their website<\/a>, Empire High School is the first textbook-free public high school in the country. Each student is given a laptop and curriculum is created and sourced by teachers in the district. This innovative approach focuses on nurturing self-directed learners.<\/p>\n

Athletic opportunities at both schools include football, basketball, baseball, softball, golf, track, soccer, cheer, volleyball and wrestling.<\/p>\n

For information on choosing a high school, you can call the district directly at 520.879.2000. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Elementary and middle schools<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Vail School District also caters to elementary and middle school-age children. Of the elementary schools with published ratings on GreatSchools.org in May\u00a02017, all are rated a 8\u00a0or greater. Likewise, the middle schools in the district scored at the top of the spectrum.<\/p>\n

There are many great reviews of various schools within Vail School District on GreatSchools.org<\/a>, including several 5-star reviews.<\/p>\n

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Real estate in Vail School District<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With low inventory levels in resale real estate, new construction is a great way to buy a home and secure your child’s enrollment in the acclaimed Vail School District. If you’re in the market for a new home, be sure to check out the following communities:<\/p>\n

La Estancia<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>~ From the high $100s<\/p>\n

Mountain Vail Ranch II<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0~ From the mid $200s<\/p>\n

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