Vertical Skills Academy vs. Alpine Valley School
Should I attend Vertical Skills Academy or Alpine Valley School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Vertical Skills Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
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Overview
VSA is a unique school that specializes in teaching students with dyslexia and related language-based learning differences using explicit, evidence-based, multi-sensory instruction to empower students to reach their full potential.
Alpine Valley is a private day school serving students from K-12. We are a community that supports each child's drive to learn. Alpine Valley follows the Sudbury model of education, which relies on students' natural curiosity and creativity.
Our flexible learning environment supports students in reaching their full potential.
Our model of education has been helpful to students with learning issues like ADD.
Grades Offered
1-8
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia
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Year Founded
2014
1997
Students Body
Total Students
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35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
5 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
95%
50%
Average Class Size
6
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Teacher : Student Ratio
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1:7
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$24,325
$7,704
Tuition Notes
Student Fees: $350 - $450
Monthly payments.
% on Financial Aid
25%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
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Acceptance Rate
75%
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Admissions Director
Amy Thomas
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