In 1998 Vail Christian High School began as a ministry of Gracious Savior Lutheran Church but was named Vail Christian High School to reflect its goal of serving the entire community. Underlying the school in all its facets is the desire to develop and nurture the Christian faith of its students. Christian values are taught and shared in such a way that students see relevancy to their own lives.

We view all knowledge and learning as potential for God’s power and grace. Our curriculum is determined by the demands of the colleges and universities of our nation. We focus on the needs and aptitudes of each of our students, and they are challenged on a daily basis to develop their God-given talents. They are given opportunities to strengthen their skills and attitudes in order to make thoughtful Chris-tian decisions and to take positive Christian actions as they live out varying roles in society as the children of God.

The courses in religion serve as the foundation for the student’s deep-ening quest for a more personal and mature relationship with God through Jesus Christ. The Bible is used as a source of inspiration and guidance at all times. By means of course work in Old Testament history, New Testament, Ethics & Morality/Comparative Religions, and Life Applications, the students are exposed to the promises of Jesus, and the presence of the living Good News of Jesus Christ in their lives. The goal of our theology curriculum is to encourage growth in Christ as students serve and lead in their communities.

Vail Christian understands that students come to us with differing beliefs and backgrounds and remains sensitive to those differences. Pastors from Christian churches throughout the Vail Valley are invited and actively participate in weekly chapel services at VCHS. We seek the support, involvement and input of the entire Christian community and will always maintain a keen awareness of the various Christian traditions that are brought to the school.

Vail Christian High School is a co-ed school of academic excellence which offers a four year college-preparatory program. All students have classroom access to laptop computers to prepare them for a future in an ever increasing technological world.

Working with the home, Vail Christian prides itself on being an exten-sion of every family. Each student is considered unique and special. The small size of the school and the low teacher to student ratio ensure consistent individual attention for each student during these formative years.

"I can’t begin to thank you enough, VCHS, for preparing me for this col-lege (St. Mary’s at Notre Dame). It goes beyond academics. I am amazed at where I am and where I seem to be going."
- Megan McGee
  Valedictorian, Class of 2002

"Now that I am in college, I look back and realize how incredibly blessed I was in attending VCHS. This is not an average place. You will not find another like it, because at VCHS, you are not another textbook, test to grade, or mind to fill; you are a fearfully and wonderfully made crea-tion with potential that you never even knew you had."
- Bradie Beagley
  Attending Westmount College, Class of 2006