Fountain Valley School Of Colorado
Overview

Fountain Valley School of Colorado offers an education and experience you won’t find at any other school combining intellectual challenge with a spirit of adventure and exploration. Set on an 1 100-acre ranch at the foot of the Rocky Mountains Pikes Peak is front and center a daily reminder of the opportunities Colorado so generously offers. Learn deeper in classes that challenge you to think critically. Engage in compelling discussions where everyone’s opinion matters. Your talented teachers will inspire you to embrace challenge with confidence independence and resilience. With classmates from 16 countries and 24 states you will think and connect globally while making lifelong friends from around the world. The Global Scholar program is unique to FVS challenging students to engage as world citizens and develop an international perspective. As a member school of Round Square—a worldwide network of more than 170 independent schools—Fountain Valley students have opportunities for exchanges service projects and international conferences around the globe. Other signature programs include The Western Immersion Program Interim Western and English riding outdoor ed mountain biking and climbing. If you’re looking for a school where you’ll become your best self your true self please visit fvs.edu to learn more.
Academics
Summary: Students begin to prepare for college in their first year through course choice and planning. Formal college counseling starts in the junior year. Sessions help students understand the complexities of the college application process and learn about the range of college choices.
Department Director Rafael Mucino
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Average Class Size: 12
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 30
Number of AP Courses Offered: 16
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 80.0%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Noteworthy Information:
Members of the Class of 2009 received more than $670 000 in merit scholarships for college.
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Poetry
History
- Honors
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Spanish
Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Physics
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Multimedia
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Individual Instructions
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
Performing / Visual Arts
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Independent Study
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
Distinctive or New Programs
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Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 10
Average Students Per Dorm: 16
Number of Girls Dorms: 5
Number of Boys Dorms: 5
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Array
Facilities
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Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Asian Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Diversity Club
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Honor Council
- Horseback Riding
- International Club
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Peer Tutoring
- Pep Club
- Quiz Bowl
- Sexualities Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Curtis Singmaster
Athletics Department Director: Caroline Blaylock
Notable Achievements: Singmaster: MFA Rhode Island School of Design Blaylock was an LPGA player
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Diving
- Equestrian
- Horseback Riding
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Mountain Biking
- Rock Climbing
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Alpine Ski Racing
- Camping
- Dance
- Equestrian
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Mountain Biking
- Outdoor Education
- Rock Climbing
- Snowboarding
- Squash
- Table Tennis
- Weight Lifting
Graduates
Notable Alumni
Sam Goldwyn Jr.
Class of 1943
Movie studio executive
Tony Goldwyn
Class of 1978
Actor director producer
Dominique Dunne
Class of 1977
Actress
Griffin Dunne
Class of 1974
Actor director producer
Allison Chase
Class of 1986
Producer The Amazing Race""
Steve Lemme
Class of
Broken Lizard Comedy Troupe actor
Brad Dourif
Class of 1969
Actor
Jonathan Ormes
Class of 1957
Former director of NASA's Goddard Space Center
Belding Scribner
Class of 1937
Pioneer of kidney dialysis
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 13.0%
Average Merit Scholarship: 167,346
Current Endowment Amount: $40,163,208
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 160
Total Day: 80
Total Enrollment: 240
Boys: 118
Girls: 122
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $69,950
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $37,500
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 41.0%
Average Awarded: $19,201
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 13.0%
Average Merit Scholarship: $167,346
Current Endowment Amount: $40,163,208
Contact
Director of Admissions: Lindsey Ratliff
Admissions Phone: 719-391-5251
Fax: 719-390-7762
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fvs.edu
Nearby Schools
- Colorado Rocky Mountain School - 143mi / 230 km
- Steamboat Mountain School - 168mi / 270 km
- Wasatch Academy - 366mi / 589 km
- New Mexico Military Institute - 369mi / 594 km
- Verde Valley School - 478mi / 769 km




