With its roots in one of the oldest ski clubs in the country, WVBBTS/SEF has evolved into the Northeast’s premier Snowsports training and competition center.
Highlights include transitioning to a full alpine competition program in the 1960s, hosting 11 World Cups, the founding of Waterville Valley Academy (WVA) in 1972, and USSA naming us as “Snowboard Club of the Year” and overall “Club of the Year” in 2006.
Our leaders have contributed significantly to the formation of national and international governing organizations – the Federation du Ski (FIS), the U.
S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and the United States of America Snowboard Association (USASA.).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 2 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
2 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
12 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Details in Handbook
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Rates vary by enrollment program length
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Kimberly Berman
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Waterville Valley Academy?
The acceptance rate of Waterville Valley Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 73%.
What sports does Waterville Valley Academy offer?
Waterville Valley Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding.
When is the application deadline for Waterville Valley Academy?
The application deadline for Waterville Valley Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Waterville Valley Academy is Holderness School (16.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mount Prospect Academy (16.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bearcamp Valley School & Childrens Center (14.8 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Bearcamp Valley School & Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
27 Durrell Rd
Tamworth, NH 03886
(603) 323-8300
Tamworth, NH 03886
(603) 323-8300
14.8 miles
Gr: K | 10 students
White Mountain Montessori School
Montessori School
17 Broadway St
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 254-3406
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 254-3406
15.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
33 Chapel Lane
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1257
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1257
16.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount Prospect Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
354 Main St
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1102
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1102
16.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students
White Mountain Montessori School
Montessori School
133 Mount Prospect Road,
Holderness, NH 03245
(603) 536-2555
Holderness, NH 03245
(603) 536-2555
16.7 miles
Gr: NS | 28 students
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