Fountain Valley School of Colorado
| Fountain Valley School of Colorado | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
6155 Fountain Valley School Rd Colorado Springs , Colorado United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°44'43N 104°42'30'W |
| Information | |
| School type | 501(c)3 non-profit, Private Boarding and Day High School |
| Religious affiliation | None |
| Established | 1930 |
| CEEB code | 060275 |
| NCES School ID | 00209217 |
| Head of school | Megan Harlan |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 220 students |
| International students | 30% |
| Classes | Over 100 |
| Average class size | 12 students |
| Student to teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Campuses | Main Campus; Mountain Campus |
| Campus size | 1,100 acres |
| Colors | Red, gray, white |
| Athletics conference | CHSAA; Black Forest League |
| Sports | Climbing, Cross Country, English & Western Riding, Boys Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Volleyball |
| Mascot | Dane |
| Accreditation | Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
| Tuition | $40,700 - $75,900 |
| Website | www.fvs.edu |
The Fountain Valley School of Colorado (commonly known as FVS) is a private, co-educational college-preparatory boarding and day school in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in 1930, the school’s primary campus is located on 1,100-acres of rolling prairie at the base of the Rocky Mountains. The School also has a 40-acre Mountain Campus near Buena Vista, Colo., that provides opportunities for experiential education programs and class retreats. FVS enrolls approximately 220 students in 9th through 12th grade, representing more than 20 states and 23 countries. The school is approximately 70% boarding students and 30% international students.
Originally a ranch, FVS was founded in 1930 by Elizabeth Sage Hare, a civic leader, art patron, and visionary educator who sought to balance traditional academic excellence with progressive ideals and the character-building landscape of the American West. The school opened as a boys’ boarding school in September 1930 and later became co-educational in 1975.
Fountain Valley is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools, the National Association of Independent Schools, and The Association of Boarding Schools.