Serving 259 students in grades 5-12, Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- 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 259 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
84%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
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 #409 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 World Academy High School, Battle Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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%.
How many students attend Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa)?
259 students attend Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa)?
Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) offer ?
Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) offers enrollment in grades 5-12
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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