Learning to Ski: The Top Five US Ski High Schools
3. Steamboat Mountain School (Lowell Whiteman School)
Formerly the Lowell Whiteman School, Steamboat Mountain School is an exclusive school in Steamboat Springs in Colorado, which emphasizes on experiential education. With roughly around 50 students, the school offers competitive ski programs for budding enthusiasts. To get into the program, students need to have their transcripts and recommendations ready for filling in an application form. Students also need to go through a standardized test. The boarding cost for Steamboat Mountain School is $36,400, while the cost of day school is $19,400.
2. Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy
Perhaps the only public school in the United States, Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy is a jewel in the crown of Eagle County in Colorado. Operating with the Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, this one-of-a-kind school offers flexible academic and ski training programs to help students compete at the highest level. The program serves approximately 100 students. Attendees need to provide references, transcripts and application forms to get in. County residents are educated for free, but they will need to shell out $7,500 for ski and snowboard training.
1. Burke Mountain Academy
Embracing the spectacular slopes of Burke Mountain Resort in Vermont, the 66-student strong Burke Mountain Academy is one of the most sought-after institutions for students seeking a well-rounded ski and academic education. To meet the program requirements, students need to fill out an application form, a parent recommendation form, a teacher recommendation form and transcript information. They may also need to attend an interview on campus. The cost for boarding is $53,012, while day students pay $40,780. Students can also opt to attend the winter session only.
Ski high schools have sprung up to meet the demand of budding athletes who don’t want to give up their academics or skiing careers. Offering the best of both worlds, these schools demand excellence at every level and produce some of the best and most committed skiing athletes the country has ever seen. Commitment is the key driver of success in your quest to attend a ski high school.
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To rank these is almost irresponsible. Each one offers advantages and disadvantages. The best ski school is the one that fits your racer the best. Schools that absolutely should be on this list and consideration are Waterville Valley Academy, Winter Sports School in Park City, Mount Mansfield Academy, Killington Mountain School, Stratton Mountain School, Rowmark Academy, and National Sports Academy. All these academies have turned out top-notch skiers at the highest level. Visit and find the best one for your child.