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Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

Public Grades 5-12

29^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Colorado High Schools

Better than 91% of Colorado high schools

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 291 students. The school is part of the Eagle County School District No. Re 50, which is ranked 53 out of 115 school districts in Colorado and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

VSSA has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in Colorado, ranking within the top 30 schools in the state for several years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its exceptional academic performance and overall quality. VSSA significantly outperforms the district and state averages in various standardized test scores, including CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) and SAT/PSAT. In the 2024-2025 school year, VSSA had 45.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in CMAS/Science, compared to 22.8% for the district and 25% for the state. The school's SAT/Reading and Writing proficiency for 11th-grade students was 97%, significantly higher than the district's 56% and the state's 62%.

VSSA's consistent top-ranking performance in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, is a testament to the school's commitment to academic excellence. While VSSA outperforms the nearby schools, such as Battle Mountain High School and Eagle Valley High School, in most academic metrics, these other high schools in the district also demonstrate respectable performance, particularly in SAT/PSAT scores. The proximity of World Academy High School, a public virtual school, to VSSA raises questions about the potential collaboration or resource-sharing between the two institutions to leverage their respective strengths.

278

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,156

Per pupil spending ?

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Academy Loop
Minturn, CO 81645

(970) 328-2832

District: Eagle County School District No. Re 50

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

5.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 83rd percentile in 2012 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (60% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Colorado high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (84%)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (68% vs 28% Colorado)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg39%

Colorado avg43%

29^th of 328

Colorado public high schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 20 pts since 2015

From top 28% (2015) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3High Schools in the Eagle County School District No. Re 50

53^rd of 115Eagle County School District No. Re 50 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2022	76.6	85 of 448	81.0%	★★★★☆
2015	61.9	137 of 436	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	87.4	44 of 461	90.5%	★★★★★
2013	73.5	105 of 454	76.9%	★★★★☆
2012	87.4	36 of 425	91.5%	★★★★★
2011	80.1	73 of 422	82.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	12.5	244 of 273	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.5	178 of 286	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.6	123 of 265	53.6%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	89.9	29 of 328	91.2%	★★★★★
2024	91.4	25 of 349	92.8%	★★★★★
2023	92.1	21 of 349	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	89.6	30 of 411	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	80.5	63 of 388	83.8%	★★★★☆
2015	57.1	83 of 292	71.6%	★★★★☆
2014	86.6	34 of 369	90.8%	★★★★★
2013	92.3	10 of 349	97.1%	★★★★★
2012	79.3	57 of 334	82.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	76.4	50 of 234	78.6%	★★★★☆
2022	79.5	42 of 228	81.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

White (2024)11th percentile

High school

White (2023)79th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

Reading and Writing97%+35 vs state

Mathematics76%+44 vs state

Math50%+14 vs state

Science48%+14 vs state

English Language Arts46%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2025)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2025)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2025)	SAT Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	CMAS English Language Arts (2025)		CMAS Math (2025)			CMAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 6th 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	278	20	13.7		245 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)	89.9	29^th of 328 public high schools	91.2%		91.4	25^th of 349 public high schools	92.8%	4	83.0		83.0		97.0	76.0	50.0	45.6	79.2	55.2	50.0	50.0	45.7	$18,156
World Academy High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	948 Chambers Avenue	Eagle	81631	Eagle County	Eagle County School District No. Re 50	No	No	Yes	No	(970) 328-9072	53	1	45.6		22 (41.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (49.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.4%)								(n/a)														$8,252
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	980	64	15.3	35.7%	426 (43.5%)	4 (0.4%)	519 (53.0%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.4%)	39	202^nd of 328 public high schools	38.4%		46.7	176^th of 349 public high schools	49.6%	26	60.0	28.0	56.0	26.0	61.0	30.0							26.6	$18,260
Battle Mountain 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	916	57	15.9	47.2%	341 (37.2%)	8 (0.9%)	545 (59.5%)	7 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.3%)	31.3	228^th of 328 public high schools	30.5%		30.9	237^th of 349 public high schools	32.1%	9	57.0	26.0	52.0	27.0	54.0	19.0								$17,627
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	157	15	10.2	57.3%	37 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	113 (72.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)														$25,548

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 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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 2024-25 school year, 278 students attended Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA).

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

Yes. Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA) ranks in the top 8.8% of Colorado high schools.

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