Original Research by School Decision on Caviat - Page Central Campus
CAVIAT – Page Central Campus is a career and technical high school serving grades nine through twelve in Page, Arizona. It operates under the Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec, a district that appears to be focused specifically on career and technical education. The school is located at 19 Poplar Street in central Page.
This is a specialized school, not a comprehensive high school. Its state classification is career and technical, and the data reflects that it is a distinct entity from the traditional district high schools. The enrollment figures reported are zero across every grade and every demographic group. Given that this is an operational school, the reported zeros likely mean that its students are counted in their home high schools’ rosters rather than here, or that enrollment data for this entity is not collected in the standard format because students attend part-time for specific programs. The practical takeaway is that a reader should confirm directly with the school or district how enrollment works, as the standard figures do not capture its actual student population.
State testing data was not available for this school. The comparison metrics for overall proficiency, four-year graduation rate, and chronic absenteeism were all inapplicable because the entity’s values were missing. This is not unusual for a career and technical center that may not administer the same assessments as comprehensive high schools or may not have its own separate graduation cohort. A parent should ask which credentials and certifications the school offers and whether students earn a high school diploma here or through their home school.
The community context is Page, Arizona. Page is a planned community built to house workers building the Glen Canyon Dam, and today it functions as a tourism hub for Lake Powell and nearby slot canyons. The main commercial corridor, Lake Powell Boulevard, is lined with hotels and restaurants serving over three million annual visitors. Behind that tourist strip, Page is a small residential town with a significant Native American population, predominantly Navajo. The economy is heavily dependent on tourism, with major employers including Aramark, Page Unified School District, Walmart, and the National Park Service. The closure of the Navajo Generating Station removed a major industrial employer. Housing values are below the national benchmark, and the city identifies attainable housing as a challenge. The population has seen a slight decline in recent years.
The district brief for the Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec did not surface any recent changes that would affect a family’s decision. This is a specialized career and technical education provider, and its offerings are the primary reason a family would seek it out. For a student who knows they want to pursue a specific trade or technical field in high school, this campus could be a direct pathway. For a family looking for a traditional high school experience with a broad academic menu, a comprehensive high school would be a better fit. The school’s unique structure means that many standard measures do not apply, and the best next step is to call the school or visit its website for a list of programs, how students enroll, and what credentials are available.
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