Vail Mountain School
- The mission of Vail Mountain School is to prepare students intellectually, emotionally, and ethically to thrive in a collegiate setting and beyond with the life-long purpose of active participation in global citizenship.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1962 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 369 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 11%
State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 9 courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP English Literature/Composition, AP History, AP Physics, AP Spanish for Native Speakers |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies according to grade. Please visit school website for details. |
| % on Financial Aid | 30%
|
| Admissions Director | Jeremy Thelen |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Climbing, Fencing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis, VolleyballAlpine Skiing, Basketball, Climbing, Fencing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, |
School Notes
- Accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, Vail Mountain School is the only independent, co-educational, college preparatory school for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade in Eagle and Summit Counties. The school is proud of its continued reputation for excellence in education and placing its graduates in college and universities ranked among the top in the country. At each grade level, teachers are acutely aware of the developmental stages and needs of students. Age-appropriate curriculum is designed for each level while maintaining a focus on elements of both academia and character enhancement. Students are encouraged to be independent in their contribution to the well-being of their school, their classmates, and the community. VMS strongly believes that its graduates are prepared to contribute and succeed in an increasingly complex and demanding world.
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