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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.

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MISSION

Fountain Valley School of Colorado provides a transformative curriculum in a supportive environment where students are challenged to think critically, become leaders, and live by our core values: Courage, Compassion, Curiosity, Self-Reliance, Open-Mindedness.

HISTORY

Fountain Valley School of Colorado was established in 1930, originally as an all boys high school for boarding and day students.

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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.

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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 $2.8M in tuition assistance from FVS each academic year.

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OUR FACULTY

Fountain Valley School employs nearly 100 full-time faculty and staff. Approximately 90% of 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.

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HEAD OF SCHOOL

Megan Harlan joined Fountain Valley on July 1, 2022, as the ninth head in school history.

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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.

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ATHLETICS

Eleven sport offerings–from traditional to mountain sports.

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COLLEGE PREP

100% of graduates confidently matriculate to post-secondary institutions.

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Our Students

 

~240 Students

Co-ed with a 50/50 Male vs. Female Population

 

70% Boarding

30% Day Students

 

23 Countries and 21 States

18% International Students

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