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Fountain Valley School
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  • Private, Boarding
  • COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

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5.13.2024

LIMITED SPACE REMAINING FOR 2024-25 Experience all that Fountain Valley School – ranked the #1 best boarding H.S. in Colorado – has to offer for students grades 9–12. Explore our academic, athletic, and residential life programs, schedule a tour of our 1,100-acre boarding and day school campus in Colorado Springs, and start the 5-step application process today. Learn More

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A
  6. Sports
    grade B

About

6155 FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL RD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911

Applying

Application Deadline
February 1
Application Fee
$50
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$39,000
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$72,700
Received Financial Aid
45%
Average Financial Aid
$28,000
From Fountain Valley School

Fountain Valley School is a boarding and day high school located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs. FVS offers a diverse, global community that's deeply committed to a world-class education in a world-class location. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their education and are empowered to map their own paths to success at this college preparatory institution. The School's challenging academic programs promote independent thinking, globally-minded inquiry, problem-solving, experiential learning, and creative expression. Fountain Valley School's 1,100-acre Prairie campus provides abundant opportunities for student-athletes to pursue a number of mountain sports inspired by a western lifestyle like equestrian (English and Western), climbing, mountain biking, and skiing, as well as traditional sports. Students also take advantage of FVS's Mountain Campus located just two hours west near Buena Vista, Colo. for recreational and experiential learning.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1360
57 responses
Average ACT
31
53 responses

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Culture & Safety

Poll
75%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 16 responses
Poll
75%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 16 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 38 responses
  • Stupid Night
    29%
  • Interim
    26%
  • The advisor program
    18%
  • WIP
    16%
  • Theatre
    11%

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Boarding

Students Boarding
70%
Boarding Days Per Week
7-day
Top Countries
Bhutan, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico
International Boarding Students
25%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
241
63%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 16 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 16 responses
56%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 16 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National
17:1
Poll
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 16 responses
Poll
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 16 responses
Poll
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 16 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
64%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 14 responses
43%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 14 responses
64%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 14 responses

Fountain Valley School Reviews

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