The Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy is a public school operated as part of the Eagle County Schools District, in Eagle County, Colorado, United States.
Serving 278 students in grades 5-12, Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa)'s student population of 278 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Motto
VSSA provides a rigorous secondary and college preparatory academic program while supporting the athletic and personal goals of our students.
School Rankings
Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#528 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa)'s ranking?
Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) is ranked #528 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) often compared to?
Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa)is often viewed alongside schools like Battle Mountain High School, World Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa)?
The graduation rate of Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa)?
278 students attend Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa)?
Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) offer ?
Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) part of?
Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) is part of Eagle County School District No. Re 50.
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