Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

Public Middle, High School | Grade 5-12
1 ACADEMY Loop,  Minturn, CO
Eagle County School District No. RE-50
3.8
4.2
291 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.81

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.81
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
29.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
31.9%
State Average
25%
Science
50.8%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
218:1

Student Diversity

Male
69.9%
Female
30.1%
White
83.8%
Hispanic
7.7%
Two or more races
6.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado Boulder 36 Students
University of Utah 30 Students
University of Denver 20 Students
Montana State University 20 Students
Colorado State University 16 Students
University of Vermont 16 Students
Dartmouth College 16 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 15 Students
Boston College 14 Students
Colorado School of Mines 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 28 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Economics 8 Students
Mechanical Engineering 7 Students
Environmental Science 7 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 6 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 13 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/24/2023
The teachers were very organized and had all of our school work prepared months in advance so that when we were required to travel for ski camps and competitions, we were prepared and ready to be on top of our school work. The only thing that id like to see change is the student accountability. What i mean by that, is for students to be more responsible, and take school more seriously.
4.0 Senior
12/4/2017
I love that I get to do what I love every single day: ski race. The school is full of high level athletes, all vying to be the best. We miss months of school, but our teachers support us the entire way. It's pretty incredible to get to ski all morning and go to school in the afternoon.
4.0 NicheUser
7/8/2015
I enjoyed my tim here and learned a lot. The school allowed me to pursue my skiing passion and i had a wonderful time doing so. Skiing sometimes ate into my academic success but over all it was a good school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 student
11/6/2018
Overall I think VSSA is an amazing place to develop academically and athletically. They have supported me through all my athletic endeavors and most importantly, I have been developed academically and prepared for a college level education.
1.0 teacher
5/17/2018
As a former teacher at this school, I can't express my frustration enough. A 90% white high income school in a district that's over 50% Latino and 50% Free Reduced Lunch, seems like a private or charter school right? Nope a public school, taking public dollars to create a private school. Students ar...
5.0 parent
12/31/2016
VSSA is an amazing school that educates every kid not only in academics, but prepares them for real world experiences. Kids have to be accountable and self-motivated and are held accountable by the teacher (AND COACHES) that they are in contact with 24 hours a day via the online resources. The princ...
5.0 parent
4/28/2014
VSSA is an amazing school where students, who are full time athletes, are given the opportunity to thrive both scholastically and athletically. The school provides the framework for students to complete their academic requirements while allowing them to compete in their chosen snow sport without bei...

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Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy (VSSA) is a public school for students in grades 5-12 in Minturn, CO and is served by the Eagle County School District No. RE-50 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 291 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy (VSSA) has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.81. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 30. Discover additional schools in the area, like World Academy, Eagle Valley Middle School, World Academy Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Minturn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy (VSSA).

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