About
Fountain Valley School is an independent college preparatory school offering day and boarding options for students in grades nine through 12. FVS is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools, the National Association of Independent Schools, and The Association of Boarding Schools.
FAST FACTS
MISSION
Drawing on its Western heritage, Fountain Valley School develops leaders who embrace the world with compassion and courage.
HISTORY
Fountain Valley School of Colorado was established in 1930, originally as an all boys high school for boarding and day students.
LOCATION
FVS's 1,100-acre Prairie campus, situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains in the city of Colorado Springs (approximately 80 miles south of Denver) provides an unrivaled environment for academic, athletic, and artistic growth.
SMALL CLASSES
A 12:1 student-teacher ratio fosters strong connections and in-depth discussions across over 100 courses.
FINANCIAL AID
Students receive an average $3.4M in tuition assistance from FVS each academic year.
OUR FACULTY
Fountain Valley School employs nearly 100 full-time faculty and staff. Approximately 98% of full-time teaching faculty reside on campus, and 63% of all teaching faculty hold advanced degrees.
RESIDENCE LIFE
Boarders enjoy 10 spacious, adobe residential houses built for 16 to 20 students each.
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Megan Harlan joined Fountain Valley on July 1, 2022, as the ninth head in school history.
MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Located two hours from FVS’s main campus, the Mountain Campus brings students and faculty together each academic year in a spectacular setting at the foot of the Collegiate Peaks.
Our Students
~240 Students
Co-ed with a 50/50 Male vs. Female Population
70% Boarding
30% Day Students
20 Countries and 26 States
25% International Students
