Besant Hill School
P.o. Box 850, Ojai, CA, 93024-0930 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (805)646-4343
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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. ...read more  

School Overview:
Besant Hill School
School Level High school
School Membership(s) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Year Founded 1946
County Ventura County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 100 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( CA ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 15% 39%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 17 students
Grade 10 - 25 students
Grade 11 - 29 students
Grade 12 - 29 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 25 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 50%
Average Class Size 10
Number of AP Courses 5
Average SAT score 1800
This School ( CA ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:4 1:11
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year n/a 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 9 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
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
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 11

Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryDance
Mountain BikingRock Climbing
SoccerSurf Team
TennisVolley Ball
Weightlifting 
 
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: 02/13/2008

School Zip Code:

About This Zip Code ( 93024 )
School Zip ( 93024 ) ( CA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) n/a 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree n/a 32%
Population Average Age n/a 33.3 years old
Average Household Size n/a 2.8 persons
Median Household Income n/a $50,900
Avg. # of Rooms in Household n/a 4.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure n/a 42 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (93024)



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