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The Vail Academy

Po Box 1980, Avon, CO, 81620-0816 -

School Notes Overview:

The Vail Academy is a life preparatory, private Christian school serving students in Pre-k through eighth grade. We desire to serve students and families who have a passion to learn, grow, and discover their God-given skills and talents, and who have a heart open to the love of Jesus. "Preparing tomorrow's leaders today by providing academic excellence within a Christian worldview." ...

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School Overview:

	The Vail Academy
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Differences Supported	Yes
Year Founded	1996
County	Eagle County, CO
Student Body
Total Students	123 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CO) School Avg.
% Students of Color	9%	19%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 33 students
	Kind - 15 students
	Grade 1 - 8 students
	Grade 2 - 8 students
	Grade 3 - 11 students
	Grade 4 - 12 students
	Grade 5 - 6 students
	Grade 6 - 10 students
	Grade 7 - 5 students
	Grade 8 - 15 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	13 teachers
Average Class Size	12
	This School	(CO) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	175 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid	40%
Head of School	Dr. Robert Windel
Admissions Director	Becki Vancuren
Sport
Total Sports Offered	5
	Sports
	Alpine Skiing	Basketball
	Snowboarding	Track and Field
	Volley Ball

School Notes:

The Vail Academy is a life preparatory, private Christian school serving students in Pre-k through eighth grade. We desire to serve students and families who have a passion to learn, grow, and discover their God-given skills and talents, and who have a heart open to the love of Jesus. "Preparing tomorrow's leaders today by providing academic excellence within a Christian worldview."
Profile last updated: 01/15/2009

In the News:

Vail Valley Character: Scott Leonard (Vail Daily)
posted on July 24, 2009 at 08:32:00 pm
Since starting the Young Life program in the Vail Valley last year, Scott Leonard has gotten more than 80 kids involved with the Christian youth group
Vail Academy takes class outside (Vail Daily)
posted on April 24, 2009 at 12:17:31 am
Eric Alexander hopes to inspire Vail Valley, Colorado children to love the outdoors just as his mentors did when he was younger

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (81620)	School Zip (81620)	(CO) State Average
Population (Approximate)	9,969 people	4,301,072 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	57%	33%
Population Average Age	29 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$66,771	$51,174
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.3 rooms	5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	20 years old	35 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	52% / 48%	66% / 34%