Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)

Eagle County School District No. Re 50
1 ACADEMY LOOP
MINTURN, CO 81645
259 Students
High School 5th - 12th
School Overview
Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA) is a unique, public-private partnership between Eagle County Schools and Ski & Snowboard Club Vail (SSCV). Located in Eagle, Colorado, the school is designed specifically for elite student-athletes who require a flexible academic schedule to accommodate rigorous year-round training and competition requirements. By integrating a college-preparatory curriculum with the demands of high-level winter sports, VSSA allows students to pursue their athletic dreams without sacrificing their academic progress.

The academy serves students in grades 5–12 and provides a structured environment that emphasizes time management, discipline, and academic excellence. Because the student body consists of competitive athletes, the school operates on a specialized calendar that aligns with the competitive ski and snowboard season. This environment creates a supportive community where students are surrounded by peers with similar goals, supported by a faculty experienced in working with high-performing athletes who balance regional, national, and international travel with their studies.
259
Total Students
17.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    217 (83.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (7.7 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (6.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Eagle County School District No. Re 50
Phone: (970)328-2832
Grade Range: 5th - 12th
Total Students: 259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 36
Grade 7 26
Grade 8 41
Grade 9 50
Grade 10 27
Grade 11 32
Grade 12 25
Gender Ratio