Fountain Valley School

What Fountain Valley School does

Fountain Valley School is a private, nonprofit, coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving approximately 220 students in grades 8 through 12. Founded in 1930 and operating across a 1,100-acre campus with an additional Mountain Campus, the school runs a roughly 70/30 boarding-to-day enrollment split, maintains a 50/50 gender balance, and draws approximately 30% of its students from outside the United States across 21 countries. The institution employs approximately 100 full-time faculty and staff, of whom 98% live on campus, and reports 100% college matriculation with class sizes capped at 12.

The academic product is built on a liberal arts foundation augmented by signature programs including a Senior Capstone (introduced 2019-2020), an Interim term, English Language Learner support, Academic Skills services, and an IDEA HubLab housed in an Innovation Center. Outdoor and experiential learning is a core differentiator through the Mountain Sports program and dedicated Mountain Campus. There is no disclosed proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capability; the product is fundamentally experiential and human-capital driven.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition (boarding $75,900 and day $40,700 for the 2026-27 academic year), supplemented by program fees (International, Riding, ELL, Academic Skills), summer programming such as climbing camps, and charitable contributions plus endowment income. The school distributes approximately $3.4 million annually in tuition assistance, supporting a need-based access layer into the program.

Name

Fountain Valley School

Legal name

Fountain Valley School of Colorado

Website

https://fvs.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fountain Valley School is a nonprofit, coeducational boarding and day college preparatory school in Colorado Springs serving roughly 220 students in grades 8–12, with about 100 full-time faculty on a 1,100-acre campus and 30% international enrollment from 21 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Boarding: Primary revenue stream from boarding students. 2026-27 tuition is $75,900 per academic year. Includes residential life, dining, and access to all campus facilities and programs.
2. Tuition - Day Students: Revenue from day students who do not board. 2026-27 tuition is $40,700 per academic year.
3. Program Fees: Additional fees for specialized programs including Academic Skills Instructional Program ($12,000), English Language Learner Program ($12,000), International Student Program Fee ($2,500), and riding program ($300/month).
4. Interim Expeditions: Fees for experiential learning trips: 9th grade $750, 10th-12th grade range $900-$5,000 depending on destination choice.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fountain Valley School is an independent, nonprofit college preparatory boarding and day school serving approximately 220 students in grades 8–12 on a 1,100-acre Prairie campus in Colorado Springs, with a separate 40-acre Mountain Campus. It delivers residential life, a 100+ course college-prep academic program, and signature experiential offerings such as the Mountain Campus program, Senior Capstone, Global Scholar Diploma, Western Immersion, Round Square Exchange, and Interim Expeditions. Core revenue comes from annual tuition ($75,900 boarding, $40,700 day for 2026–27), supplemental program fees, and philanthropic giving.

Product overview

Fountain Valley School is an independent college preparatory school offering day and boarding options for students in grades 8-12. The institution provides a unified educational experience centered on the FVS Journey curriculum, combining academic rigor with experiential learning through signature programs including the Mountain Campus, Senior Capstone, Global Scholar Diploma, Western Immersion Program, Round Square Exchange, and Interim Expeditions. Additional offerings include athletic programs (traditional sports and mountain sports), equestrian programs, and visual/performing arts. The school supports international students through dedicated ELL programs and maintains a robust tuition assistance program averaging $3.4M annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boarding Program Residential boarding program offering 10 adobe residential houses for 16-20 students each, with faculty residing on campus. 2026-27 boarding tuition is $75,900 per academic year.
• Day Student Program
• Academic Program
• Mountain Campus
• Senior Capstone
• Global Scholar Diploma
• Western Immersion Program
• Round Square Exchange
• Interim Expeditions
• International Student Program
• Equestrian Program
• Mountain Sports
• The Arts (Visual and Performing)
• 8th Grade Program
• Tuition Assistance Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college matriculation rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Round Square ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013FVS was accepted to the Round Square Consortium in Spring 2013. This global network of schools shares commitment to experiential learning, community service, and international understanding through IDEALS (Innovation, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership, Service). Students can participate in exchange programs and conferences with member schools worldwide.
• ISM Insurance (preferred vendor)minorOthersDesignated as preferred vendor for international student health insurance, providing approximately $1,500-$2,500 per year coverage for international students as required by FVS.
• MBS Direct ( Textbook retailer)minorOthersPreferred textbook retailer for students to order books through the school-specific portal at bnck-12.com.
• Clarity Application PlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party financial aid application platform used to determine family financial need based on assets, income, expenses, and debts. The application costs $65 and can be shared with other Clarity-participating schools at no additional charge.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FVSofColorado
• YouTubeyoutube.com/fountainvalleyschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/fountainvalleyschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fountain-valley-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/fountainvalleyschool

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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