Besant Hill School

8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd or PO Box 850, Ojai, CA, 93023-0930
Tel: (805)646-4343
Grades: 9 - 12 | 100 students
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Founded in 1946 by Aldous Huxley, J. Krishnamurti, Guido Ferrando and Rosalind Rajagopal on 520 acres in the resort town of Ojai, California this boarding school community offers a vigorous college preparatory curriculum with a cornerstone on creative expression, sustainability and divergent thinking. Besant Hill offers 20+ art electives, competitive athletics, travel and experiential education programs, small classes and a 4:1 student teacher ratio.

School Overview:
Besant Hill School
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
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 $44,550
Tuition Notes 20,900 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
Baseball Basketball
Climbing Cross Country
Dance Golf
Lacrosse Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing Soccer
Surf Team Tennis
Volleyball Weightlifting
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 6 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Amnesty International Environmental Club
Gardening Radio
Student Government Volunteer

School Notes:

  • 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: 12/11/2012

Nearby Schools:

Besant Hill School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Montessori School Of Ojai
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 2.2 mi. away
Villanova Preparatory School
Gr. 9-12 | 2.3 mi. away
Oak Grove School
Gr. PK-12 | 2.7 mi. away
Ojai Christian Academy
Gr. K-7 | 3 mi. away
Ojai Valley School
Gr. PK-12 | 3.2 mi. away

View all schools in: Ojai, Ventura County, Zip 93023

School Reviews:

  • Recommended 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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