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As a community, our goal is to cultivate what is excellent in each student. Besant Hill School provides a small intimate learning environment where students are able to fully explore and express both their intellectual and creative abilities. With small classes, positive student/teacher relationships, and a quiet, rural location, we provide a safe and peaceful atmosphere for learning, study, contemplation, and self-expression. The mission of Besant Hill School is the development of each individual's intellectual and artistic abilities. Through awakening the spirit of inquiry, we encourage each student to pursue integrity and excellence. Our non-competitive community builds honesty, respect, compassion and responsibility. Our goal is to develop a lifelong habit of learning as embodied in our school's motto Aun Aprendo, I am still learning.
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Besant Hill School |
| School Level |
High school
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| School
Membership(s) |
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year |
Yes |
| Programs for Learning Differences |
Yes |
| Year
Founded |
1946 |
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County |
Ventura County, CA |
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| Total
Students |
100 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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CA )
High School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
15% |
39% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 17 students | | Grade 10 - 25 students | | Grade 11 - 29 students | | Grade 12 - 29 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
25 teachers |
| %
Faculty with Advance Degree |
50% |
| Average Class Size |
10 |
| Number of AP Courses |
5 |
| Average SAT score |
1800 |
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School |
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CA )
High School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:4 |
1:11
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
n/a |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
9 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Feb. 22 / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes |
19900 Day
38800 Boarding |
| %
on Financial Aid |
22% |
| Average
Financial Aid Grant |
$10,000 |
| Acceptance
Rate |
50% |
| Headmaster |
Paul Amadio |
| Admissions
Director |
Randy Bertin |
| Admissions
Associate |
Terra Furguiel |
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| Total
Sports Offered |
11 |
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Sports |
| Baseball | Basketball | | Cross Country | Dance | | Mountain Biking | Rock Climbing | | Soccer | Surf Team | | Tennis | Volley Ball | | Weightlifting | |
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- As a community, our goal is to cultivate what is excellent in each student. Besant Hill School provides a small intimate learning environment where students are able to fully explore and express both their intellectual and creative abilities. With small classes, positive student/teacher relationships, and a quiet, rural location, we provide a safe and peaceful atmosphere for learning, study, contemplation, and self-expression. The mission of Besant Hill School is the development of each individual's intellectual and artistic abilities. Through awakening the spirit of inquiry, we encourage each student to pursue integrity and excellence. Our non-competitive community builds honesty, respect, compassion and responsibility. Our goal is to develop a lifelong habit of learning as embodied in our school's motto Aun Aprendo, I am still learning.
- Profile last updated: 02/13/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
93024 ) |
| School
Zip (
93024 ) |
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CA ) State Average |
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