Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

Summary:

Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA) is a public high school located in Minturn, Colorado, serving grades 5-12 with a total enrollment of 259 students. As part of the Eagle County School District No. Re 50, VSSA consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

VSSA's academic performance is exceptional, with students outperforming the district and state averages in key areas like SAT Reading and Writing, PSAT10 Reading and Writing, and CMAS Math. However, the school's student population is significantly less diverse than nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White students and a lower percentage of Hispanic students. Additionally, VSSA has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.1, compared to the nearby Battle Mountain High School, Red Canyon High School, and Eagle Valley High School, which range from 7.9 to 16.7 students per teacher.

The school's specialized focus on ski and snowboard education likely contributes to its academic success, as students may be highly motivated and engaged in their studies. However, the lack of diversity in the student population raises questions about the school's inclusiveness and the factors that may be contributing to this imbalance. Overall, VSSA stands out as an exceptional public high school, and understanding the factors behind its success could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes in the region.

Detail:

Public 5-12

1 Academy Loop
Minturn, CO 81645

(970) 328-2832

District: Eagle County School District No. Re 50

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,376

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 259

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.8%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA) is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.63. (See more...)

Compare Details Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA) ranks better than 92.8% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.37. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA) has the largest high school student body size in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA) is $15,376, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50.

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA):

SchoolDigger ranks Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA) 25^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA) in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Eagle County School District No. Re 50:

SchoolDigger ranks Eagle County School District No. Re 50 54^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2011	80.14	73^rd	422	82.7%
2012	87.43	36^th	425	91.5%
2013	73.51	105^th	454	76.9%
2014	87.41	44^th	461	90.5%
2015	61.86	137^th	436	68.6%
2022	76.63	85^th	448	81.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	50.61	123^rd	265	53.6%
2023	37.50	178^th	286	37.8%
2024	12.50	244^th	273	10.6%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

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Rank History for all high school students at Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2012	79.26	57^th	334	82.9%
2013	92.27	10^th	349	97.1%
2014	86.63	34^th	369	90.8%
2015	57.12	83^rd	292	71.6%
2018	80.54	63^rd	388	83.8%
2019	89.63	30^th	411	92.7%
2023	92.07	21^st	349	94.0%
2024	91.37	25^th	349	92.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	79.52	42^nd	228	81.6%
2023	76.36	50^th	234	78.6%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	47	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	51
2011	82	1	6	1	0	0	90
2012	120	1	13	2	0	3	139
2013	145	1	11	2	0	6	165
2014	137	1	12	2	0	6	158
2015	157	0	7	1	0	7	172
2016	160	0	5	1	0	11	177
2017	179	0	5	1	0	6	191
2018	179	1	3	1	0	5	189
2019	173	2	1	0	0	5	181
2020	197	1	5	0	0	4	207
2021	194	1	12	0	0	11	218
2022	197	2	15	0	0	14	228
2023	217	3	20	1	0	18	259

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	51	7.7	6.5	0
2011	90	7.2	12.3	0
2012	139	10.1	13.7	2.2
2013	165	9.5	17.2	0
2014	158	10.2	15.4	1.9
2015	172	11.0	15.6	1.7
2016	177	11.0	16.0	1.7
2017	191	10.7	17.7	1.6
2018	189	12.0	15.6	1.6
2019	181	11.7	15.3	1.7
2020	207	12.9	16.0	1.4
2021	218	13.9	15.6	n/a
2022	228	16.8	13.4	n/a
2023	259	17.1	15.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	51	7.7	6.5	0
2011	90	7.2	12.3	0
2012	139	10.1	13.7	2.2
2013	165	9.5	17.2	0
2014	158	10.2	15.4	1.9
2015	172	11.0	15.6	1.7
2016	177	11.0	16.0	1.7
2017	191	10.7	17.7	1.6
2018	189	12.0	15.6	1.6
2019	181	11.7	15.3	1.7
2020	207	12.9	16.0	1.4
2021	218	13.9	15.6	n/a
2022	228	16.8	13.4	n/a
2023	259	17.1	15.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,801
2020	$12,532
2021	$13,506
2022	$14,597
2023	$15,376

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 30^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 21^st of 349 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA))	51.7	45.4	6.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Eagle County School District No. Re 50)	45.9	41.8	4.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA))	34.1	31.9	2.2%
All Grades Math (Eagle County School District No. Re 50)	29.3	26.2	3.1%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	181	259	43.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	1	20	1900%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	173	217	25.4%
Two or More Races	5	18	260%

Schools Near Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)		CMAS Math (2024)		CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)	Public	5-12	1 Academy Loop	Minturn	81645	Eagle County	Eagle County School District No. Re 50	No	No	No	No	(970) 328-2832	259	17	15.1		217 (83.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.7%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.9%)	91.4	25^th of 349 public high schools	92.8%		92.1	21^st of 349 public high schools	94.0%	4	96.0		86.0		83.0		45.0	37.3	55.0	33.6	21.1		$15,376
World Academy High School	Public	9-12	948 Chambers Avenue	Eagle	81631	Eagle County	Eagle County School District No. Re 50	No	No	No	No	(970) 328-9072	40	1	27.5		21 (52.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.0%)								(n/a)													$9,921
Eagle Valley High School	Public	9-12	641 Valley Road	Gypsum	81637	Eagle County	Eagle County School District No. Re 50	No	No	No	No	(970) 328-8960	1,051	68	15.5	22.4%	487 (46.3%)	3 (0.3%)	533 (50.7%)	5 (0.5%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.7%)	46.7	176^th of 349 public high schools	49.6%		43.4	187^th of 349 public high schools	46.4%	11	71.0	34.0	62.0	29.0	52.0	28.0						31.1	$15,194
Battle Mountain Early College High School	Public	9-12	151 Miller Ranch Road	Edwards	81632	Eagle County	Eagle County School District No. Re 50	No	No	No	No	(970) 328-2930	4	1	4.0		3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$5,181
Battle Mountain High School	Public	9-12	151 Miller Ranch Road	Edwards	81620	Eagle County	Eagle County School District No. Re 50	No	No	No	No	(970) 328-2930	904	54	16.7	32.9%	354 (39.2%)	6 (0.7%)	514 (56.9%)	8 (0.9%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.7%)	30.9	237^th of 349 public high schools	32.1%		31.6	230^th of 349 public high schools	34.1%	7	57.0	23.0	56.0	26.0	48.0	17.0						19.7	$15,032
Red Canyon High School	Public	9-12	0256 Cememtary Road	Edwards	81631	Eagle County	Eagle County School District No. Re 50	No	No	No	No	(970) 926-8107	155	20	7.9	32.9%	48 (31.0%)	1 (0.6%)	101 (65.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)								(n/a)													$22,736

Frequently Asked Questions about Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

What is the racial makeup of Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)?

Students at Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA) are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA) a good school?

Yes. Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA) ranks in the top 7.2% of Colorado high schools.

What district is Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA) in?

Eagle County School District No. Re 50

How many students attend Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)?

In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA).

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