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2011-12 School Profile

School

Established in 1930

Accreditation

FVS is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools, whose accreditation standards are formally recognized by the State of Colorado's Board of Education.

Campus

1,100-acre central campus in Colorado Springs, Colo.
40-acre Mountain Campus near Buena Vista, Colo.

Class Size

Average core class: 11
Student-to-Faculty ratio is 5:1

Enrollment

244 (Boarding 162, Day 82)
47% Male, 53% Female
27 states and 21 countries
22% of students reside outside U.S.
29% are students of color

Faculty

34 full-time teaching faculty (44 total faculty)
74% of all full-time teaching faculty hold advanced degrees
34 are student advisers
25 are coaches
22 live on campus
8 are in residence halls as houseparents

Financial Aid

$1,870,000 (41% of students receive financial aid)
Average boarding student award: $23,000
Average day student award: $11,300

Recent Student Accomplishments

Curriculum Advancements

Sophomore Career Seminar grows out of Freshman Transitions course
Dance program expands to fall and winter seasons
Robotics course moves into its third year
AP Computer Science enters its first year

By The Numbers

1,100

Acres of pure prairie surround the campus, along with fresh air and expansive views of the Western landscape

Students on average per core class

2.25

Hours to get from FVS to the 40-acre Mountain Campus to enjoy a mountain bike weekend or hit the slopes at a major ski resort

$1.87

million need-based financial aid and merit-based scholarships awarded annually

Advanced Placement courses offered across seven academic departments

Competitive athletic teams from soccer to lacrosse.

3:30

p.m. Everyone heads to their activity of choice in either athletics or theater

3,500

Home-baked cookies served every month, along with 1,965 gallons of milk

Horses in the FVS herd available for horseback activities

$16

Million invested in creating amazing residence halls where students live in house units with 1-2 houseparent families

4,686

Hours of community service completed by FVS students annually to give back to the community

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