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#74 of 188 private schools in CO

Top 39% of private schools

Vail Christian High School

High School · Edwards, CO

A private high school in Edwards, CO serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

31621 HWY 6, Edwards, CO 81632

  • 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Diversity Index23%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment158
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CO

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Vail Christian High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average262/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,304

Median home value

$734,300

Median rent

$1,885/mo

College educated

57.6%

Homeownership

66.4%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White86.7%
Hispanic8.9%
Black1.3%
Asian1.3%
Two or More1.3%
Native American0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Battle Mountain Early College High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.6 mi3Compare →
Battle Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.89–122.8 mi946Compare →
Red Canyon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.69–123.4 mi169Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Vail Christian High School is listed in Edwards, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Vail Christian High School

Vail Christian High School is a private high school in Edwards, CO, serving approximately 158 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 188 private schools in CO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vail Christian High School

What grades does Vail Christian High School serve?

Vail Christian High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Vail Christian High School?

Vail Christian High School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vail Christian High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vail Christian High School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Vail Christian High School rank in CO?

Vail Christian High School ranks #74 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is Vail Christian High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vail Christian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Vail Christian High School a private school?

Yes, Vail Christian High School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Vail Christian High School a religious school?

Vail Christian High School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
158
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Eagle County
Area population (ZIP 81632)
10,527
Area median age
38.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81632; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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