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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 251
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"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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Listed among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 97 schools) for:
  Student Attention - Low teacher:student ratio
  Offering Breadth - Most sports offered

Definition of Terms
Fountain Valley School of Colorado Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12 8-12
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 1929 1899
Campus Size 1100 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 225 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 18% 16%
Percent International Students 17% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 63% 72%
Average SAT Score 1828 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1630 - 2020 -
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 17 13
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 69% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $27 million $17 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $35,950 $36,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $19,500 $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 34% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 21,000 $ 16,199
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / May. 30 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 85% -
Acceptance Rate 73% 60%
Director of Admissions Randy Roach
Michael Doubleday
Associate Director of Admissions Kate Faricy
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 18 13

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine SkiingBasketball
ClimbingCross Country
DivingEquestrian
Field HockeyGolf
LacrosseMountain Biking
Rock ClimbingSnowboarding
SoccerSquash
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 12 22
  Extracurriculars
 
Academic Honor Society Community Service Council
Conservation Corps Debate Club
GSA Language Clubs and Honors Societies
Philosophy Club Student Cultural Organization
Student Government The Owl (Yearbook)
Athenaea (student newspaper)The Dane (Newspaper)
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2002-2004 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
University of Colorado (Boulder)
9
Colorado College
4
Lewis and Clark College
4
Carnegie Mellon University
3
Colorado School of Mines
3
Cornell university
3
Tufts University
3
Brown University
2
Georgetown University
2
Wesleyan University
2
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 over 70 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: all
  • School accreditations: Association of Colorado Independent Schools
  • Profile last updated: 07/05/2007
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