Fountain Valley School of Colorado

6155 Fountain Valley School Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80911 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (719 ) 390-7035 x 25

"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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Fountain Valley
Boarding School Avg.
Definition of Terms
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 244 students 296 students
Percent Students of Color 29% 18%
Percent International Students 22% 18%
Percent Students Boarding 66% 69%
Average SAT Score 1760 * National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1553 - 1970 -
Average ACT score 26 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 11 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 18 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 74% 64%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $31 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $44,100 $42,800
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $23,900 $23,900
Tuition international students $49,500 $40,100
Percent Students on Financial Aid 41% 34%
Average Financial Aid Grant $22,700 $18,500
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
Admission
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application Yes No
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 65% 60%
Director of Admissions Randy Roach
Kate Faricy Maiurro
 
Associate Director of Admissions O'Neal Turner  

Course Listings:

List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

AP / Advanced Courses:

# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 18 14
AP/Advanced Courses
2-D Studio Art 3-D Studio Art
Biology Calculus AB
Calculus BC Chemistry
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:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 19 13
Interscholastic Sports
Alpine Skiing Basketball
Climbing Cross Country
Dance Diving
Equestrian Field Hockey
Golf Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Mountaineering
Rock Climbing Snowboarding
Soccer Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations 32 24
Extracurriculars
Athenaea (student newspaper) Big/Little Siblings
Chemistry Club Chinese Club
Christian Fellowship Culinary Club
Equestrian Program Fencing Club
Film Club Flying Disc Club
Foosball Club French Club
Global Affairs Forum Gold Key
Hispanic Honor Society Homecoming Committee
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:

Year: 2005-2009
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
Colorado State University 15
University of Denver 10
University of Puget Sound 8
Colorado College 7
University of Colorado 7
Syracuse University 6
Boston University 5
University of Montana 5
Colorado School of Mines 4
Purdue University 4
Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes:

  • 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.
  • At FVS students pursue challenges that hold promise and rewards well beyond a successful college career. The School's academic, arts and athletic programs are greatly enhanced through experiential learning opportunities in the West. Such diverse learning opportunities are unique among the nation's independent secondary schools.
  • For 80 years, a Fountain Valley education has been characterized by close interactions with a dedicated and accomplished faculty, and a community environment in which students make lasting friendships. The association with FVS community is a lifetime connection that is maintained and renewed because of the shared belief in the importance of the School's mission.
  • LD types supported: mild learning differences
  • School accreditations: Association of Colorado Independent Schools
  • Profile last updated: 09/30/2011

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