School Overview: |
Besant Hill School
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes | |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes | |
| Learning Programs Supported | All | |
| Year Founded | 1946 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 100 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 15% (CA School Avg.: 44%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% | |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 6 courses | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Advanced Courses
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| English | Spanish | |
| Government | Calculus AB | |
| Calculus BC | Biology | |
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $45,886 | |
| Tuition Notes | 21,500 Day | |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $11,000 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | |
| Admissions Director | Kristen Kaschub | |
| Admissions Associate | Terra Furguiel | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 14 sports | |
Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Climbing | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Golf | |
| Lacrosse | Mountain Biking | |
| Rock Climbing | Soccer | |
| Surf Team | Tennis | |
| Volleyball | Weightlifting | |
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 9 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Amnesty International | Environmental Club | |
| Gardening | Music | |
| Radio | Student Government | |
| Theater | Visual Art | |
| Volunteer | ||
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: 05/23/2013
View all schools in: Ojai, Ventura County, Zip 93023
May 23,2013 - Besant Hill School has been an outstanding place for my son to attend high school. He was given a 1st class academic education, along with exposure to other cultures, arts and support in his development as a young man in today''s world. He is ready to head off to college with as a confident, secure individual. Thank you to all the wonderful staff and teachers at BHS!*-Posted by Parent * January 31,2013 - The most caring environment. You can be whoever you are without being judged, and love is unconditional at Besant Hill. Support is always available. The best place in the world, and I 100% believe that*-Posted by Student/Alumni *
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