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6155 Fountain Valley School Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80911 -  Map
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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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| School Focus |
College Preparatory |
College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| Offers
Post-Grad Year |
No |
No |
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| Saturday Classes |
No |
No |
| Classroom Dress Code |
Casual |
Formal |
| Average Class
Size |
12 |
12
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School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student
Ratio |
1:5 |
1:7
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered |
17 |
13 |
| ESL Courses Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree |
69% |
60% |
| Summer Program Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Endowment Size |
$27 million |
$17 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$35,950
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$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 |
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| Application Deadline |
Feb. 1 / May. 30 / rolling |
Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required |
Yes |
Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT |
85% |
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| Acceptance Rate |
73% |
60% |
| Director of Admissions |
Randy Roach
Michael Doubleday |
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| Associate Director of Admissions |
Kate Faricy |
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| Total Interscholastic
Sports Offered |
18 |
13 |
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2002-2004 |
| 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 |
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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. 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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