Fountain Valley School of Colorado
The quality of an East Coast boarding school; the culture of the American West.
A true global immersion at the foot of Colorado's magestic Rocky Mountains where you'll make friendships that will last your lifetime and emerge prepared to thrive in college.
Our expansive 1,100-acre campus includes rolling prairie, views of snow-capped mountains, and endless blue sky that has inspired students for 90 years to live our core values: Courage, Compassion, Curiosity, Self-Reliance, Open-Mindedness
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- Babson College For me, FVS was a one-of-a-kind experience. In my search for boarding schools, FVS stood out for two reasons. First, the school combines an Eastern education—liberal arts & sciences—with an adventurous and outdoorsy environment typically. . .
- University of Colorado at Boulder There is a required trip the week before spring break where you can go to the Bahamas to learn about marine life, go to China, France, New Orleans, and many other places. The majority of. . .
- University of Colorado Denver FVS is extremely unique in the sense that it allows students to engage in not just one aspect of life. There is a really healthy balance between academic, athletic, and artistic activities in the schedule. . .
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- Student Attention Low student:teacher ratio
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | Fountain Valley | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1930 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 1100 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 240 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 38% | 25% |
| % International Students | 32% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 65% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1303 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 27 | *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 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 19 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $40 million | $25 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $61,500 | $59,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $30,500 | $33,500 |
| Tuition international students | $63,750 | $54,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 41% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $22,700 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 58% |
| Director of Admissions | Lindsey Radliff | |
| 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 | 19 | 18 |
| Courses | 2-D Studio Art, 3-D Studio Art, Advanced Calculus AB, Advanced Calculus BC, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Chinese Language and Culture, Advanced English Literature and Composition, Advanced Environmental Science, Advanced French Language and Culture, Advanced Music Theory, Advanced Spanish Language and Culture, Advanced Spanish Literature and Culture, Advanced Statistics, Advanced World History, AP Biology, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP U.S. History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 19 | 16 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Diving, Equestrian, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Riding, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 20 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Academic Honor Society, Admission Ambassador, Athenaea (student newspaper), Board Game Club, Business Club, Chinese Club, Debate Club, French Club, Girls Leadership Club, Green Team, Healing Psychology Club, Hispanic Honor Society, Matchwits, Math Club, Model UN, Student Cultural Organization, Student Government, The Owl (Yearbook), Varsity Club Arts and Music Programs: Art Barn Assistants | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2015 - 2019 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| University of Colorado, Boulder | 20 | |
| Colorado State University | 13 | |
| University of Denver | 9 | |
| University of Puget Sound | 9 | |
| New York University | 7 | |
| Colorado College | 6 | |
| University of California, San Diego | 5 | |
| Case Western University | 4 | |
| Lewis & Clark University | 4 | |
| Colby College | 3 | |
School Notes
- 90 years ago, Fountain Valley School began with the belief that a boarding school dedicated to traditional standards of excellence, character, and progressive ideals would thrive in the sublime setting of the American West-and so it has.
- The result is a unique educational experience that offers the quality of an East Coast boarding school and the culture of the American West, symbolized by the FVS cattle brand in our logo.
- In the decades since, Fountain Valley School has grown into a vibrant international community of students from 21 countries and 24 states. Simultaneously, Colorado Springs has grown up around us into a bustling city with 700,000 people who choose this incredible location at the base of the Rocky Mountains for its quality of life and access to incomparable recreational opportunities.
- FVS is a place where you can be you, whatever that looks like, and where you will be a part of a diverse, global community of students and faculty who are deeply committed to their learning, yet relaxed in their approach to doing so. You`ll be encouraged to take ownership of your education and empowered to write your own history with our core values of courage, open-mindedness, self-reliance, curiosity, and compassion.
- Fountain Valley School of Colorado accreditations: The National Association of Independent Schools, Association of Colorado Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools
Profile last updated: 05/17/2021
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