Academics
AP Platinum Honor Roll
“VCHS is grateful to our expert faculty who embrace and deliver the academic rigor of AP courses. As Saints, evidence of student growth, effective stewardship of school resources, gratitude for learning opportunities, and student self-advocacy for higher learning opportunities are tied to these results. Our graduates seek to know themselves as scholars and the AP Honor Roll, Platinum status reflects their hard work.” Anne Verrati, Assistant Head of School
Distinctively College Prep
All students participate in the AP program and by graduation, the average student will have taken 6 AP classes from our 15 AP classes currently offered. Many are awarded the prestigious AP Scholar designation. Dual Enrollment courses are offered through Colorado Christian University and University of Colorado – Colorado Springs.
VCHS is an approved school for the Colorado Department of Education's Spanish Seal of Biliteracy. Contact Ms. Ward at sward@vchsweb.org to learn more about the program and to begin the process.
College Readiness &
Academic Profile
College counseling begins on day one. With a full-time, college counselor and customized plan for each student, our students are positioned for acceptances to their top choice schools, and earn merit scholarships that significantly reduce costs.
For the Class of 2025, the
Average ACT score was 26 (national average is 19.4)
Average SAT score 1239 (national average is 1043)
AP Exams 2025 - 248 exams taken by 112 students, 78% passing rate (73% nationally)
School Culture & Community
We’re grateful for our community. It's like a small family and one of the reasons you'll discover why VCHS is such a special place. We seek to foster a school culture in which love is primary and respect and understanding for others’ backgrounds and experiences is non-negotiable.
Faith: An Invitation
Vail Christian’s approach to faith is characterized by a commitment to be welcoming and engaging. We strive to create an environment where faith and spirituality are openly discussed, explored, and deepened by all members of the community. While the VCHS mission is deeply rooted in its Christian identity, it emphasizes that engagement with faith should be an invitation rather than an obligation. We understand that every student is uniquely designed, and we desire that students explore their individual faith and spirituality.
PLTW
United around a passion for providing students with inspiring, engaging, and empowering learning opportunities in STEM
education and careers, VCHS is proud to be a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) school. PLTW courses in Engineering, Biomedical and Computer Science complement their AP counterparts with more experiential, hands-on and transformative learning experiences.
Arts
Visual Arts
The Visual Arts department offers introductory and AP Studio Art courses in our large and well-equipped art studio. Focusing on the Elements of Art & Principles of Design, students gain the foundation to be creative and explore their own ideas.
Art of Business
A course exploring visual communications for business, in an agency setting. Students are interns on the VCHS Marketing and Visual Communications Team.
Performing Arts
A signature feature of school life at VCHS is found in the Performing Arts. Recently the theater program produced Big Fish. Our theater director also serves as our choral director with a long history of students entering the state vocal competition.
Art & Literary Magazine
Articulation Magazine is our annual publication of creative artwork and writing of students and faculty.
View our recent digital flip books or pick up a copy at the front desk.
Worship Arts Band
Our student band takes to the stage each week to perform for students and faculty at weekly Chapel.
Media Production
The Media Production program teaches visual story telling and the technical skills to produce various media for many practical applications.
Athletics
Tradition
With a proud tradition of athletic success and “Saints” as our mascot, Vail Christian High School participates in CHSAA – the Colorado High School Athletic Association.
Bentley is our beloved Saint Bernard school mascot, brought to life by the class of 2022.
Wheeler Arts & Athletic Center
Inside the Thomas Morgan Wheeler Arts & Athletics Center sits the valley’s best gym for volleyball and basketball where Saints pride comes to life!
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Athletics Offered
Fall
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Football – Boys
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Golf – Boys
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Spirit/Dance
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Volleyball – Girls
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Tennis – Boys
Winter
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Basketball – Boys and Girls
Spring
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Soccer – Girls
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Volleyball – Boys
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Tennis – Girls
For sports not offered at VCHS, our athletes may participate with athletic programs offered at other local high schools.
VCHS Sports Medicine Department & Licensed Athletic Training
The prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports related injuries is important for VCHS student athletes. Our Sports Medicine Department provides a free-for-service provision in-house with additional access to preferred providers through Vail Health, The Steadman Clinic, and Howard Head Physical Therapy to tend to our student-athlete’s injuries.
VCHS proudly offers the elective course: Introduction to Sports Medicine.
National Rankings
VCHS is proud to once again be ranked the #1 Best Christian High School in Colorado, #10 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Colorado and in the #11 spot for the overall Best Private High School in Colorado.
Niche.com Rankings are based on rigourous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education, 4-year matriculation rate, the quality of colleges that students consider, and reviews from students and parents rating college readiness.
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Club Opportunities
Articulation Magazine
B.I.O.N.I.C.
Book
Board Game
Catholic Theology
CyberPatriot
Friday Grill
Gutsy Girls
Hispanic Leadership & Culture
HOSA – Future Health Professionals
Hype Squad
Jewelry Club
Lunch Bunch
With a growing list of student clubs, Student Council and community service opportunities, VCHS students are encouraged to stretch their interests, sharpen their leadership skills and give back to the Vail Valley community. Because of our size, new clubs can emerge quickly around student interests.
Model UN
Photography
River Watch
Science Olympiad
Spikeball
Student Ambassadors
STUCO
Sustainability
Swing Dance
Turning Point
Vinyl Record
Volunteering
Women in Engineering
Yearbook