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June 16, 2013
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| Definition of Terms | 2012 School Data |
Fountain Valley
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Boarding School Avg.
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| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1930 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 1100 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 236 students | 300 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 36% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 24% | 19% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 69% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | 1778 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1586 - 1963 | - |
| Average ACT score | 25 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 78% | 65% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $33 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $46,300 | $45,000 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $25,100 | $24,600 |
| Tuition international students | $49,500 | $42,500 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 41% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $22,700 | $19,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Randy Roach | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | O'Neal Turner | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| 2-D Studio Art | 3-D Studio Art | |
| Biology | Calculus AB | |
| Calculus BC | Chemistry | |
| Computer Science A | Economics (Macro/Micro) | |
| English Language | English Literature | |
| Environmental Science | French Language | |
| Physics C | Spanish Language | |
| Spanish Literature | Statistics | |
| U.S. Government | U.S. History | |
| World History | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 19 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Basketball | |
| Climbing | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Diving | |
| Equestrian | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Mountain Biking | Mountaineering | |
| Rock Climbing | Snowboarding | |
| Soccer | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 29 | 23 |
Extracurriculars
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| Athenaea (student newspaper) | Big/Little Siblings | |
| Chemistry Club | Chinese Club | |
| Christian Fellowship | Culinary Club | |
| Equestrian Program | Film Club | |
| Flying Disc Club | French Club | |
| Global Affairs Forum | Gold Key | |
| Hispanic Honor Society | Horseback Riding | |
| Human Rights | Instrumental Music | |
| International Student Club | Investment Club | |
| Matchwits | Math Club | |
| Mt. Bike Weekend | Radio Club | |
| Religious Exploration Club | Ski/Snowboarding Club | |
| Table Tennis Club | The Dane (Newspaper) | |
| Varsity Club | Vocal Music | |
| Youth Philanthropy | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2008-2012 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of Colorado | 16 | |
| Colorado State University | 15 | |
| University of Denver | 14 | |
| Colorado College | 8 | |
| University of Illinois | 7 | |
| Rollins College | 5 | |
| Colorado School of Mines | 4 | |
| Johns Hopkins University | 4 | |
| Syracuse University | 4 | |
| Washington University of St. Louis | 4 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
Fountain Valley School attracts success-oriented students who thrive in the small class environment, and would like to live and learn in a community that is defined by opportunities and accomplishments.
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