Villanova Preparatory School

12096 N Ventura Avenue, Ojai, CA, 93023-0930 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Villanova Preparatory School was founded in 1924 as a Catholic school in the Augustinian tradition. At Villanova, all educational and extra-curricular activities emphasize the Augustinian values of unity, Truth and love. Through a balanced program of academic courses, athletics, community service, art and extra-curricular activies, Villanova channels students' curiosity, enthusiasm and energy so they can reach the full potential of their abilities and interests. Villanova provides an outstanding community-based education for its students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average class size of 16. ...

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School Overview:

 
Villanova Preparatory School
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1924
County Ventura County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 315 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 41%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 88 students
Grade 10 - 83 students
Grade 11 - 71 students
Grade 12 - 73 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 33 teachers
Average Class Size 16
Number of AP Courses 8
Advanced Courses
AP US HistoryAP Spanish Literature
AP Spanish LanguageAP Latin: Vergil
AP English 12AP English 11
AP Calculus BCAP Calculus AB
Average SAT score 1754
Average ACT score 26
Classroom dress code Casual
(Polo shirts, no denim)
This School
(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 26 / rolling
Head of School Rev Gregory Heidenblut, O.S.A.
Admissions Director Sarah Angell
Admissions Associate Michelle Kolbeck
Sport
Total Sports Offered 13
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFootball
GolfSoccer
SoftballSurf Team
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Water Polo 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 28
 
Extracurriculars
Art ClubAssociated Student Body (ASB)/Leadership
Astronomy ClubBaking Club
California Scholarship FederationCampus Ministry
Chess ClubChinese Community Club
Clare Boothe LuceCycling/Mountain Biking Club
Film ClubGalloping Ghosts
Hip Hop ClubHogar Infantile
Interact ClubLatin Club
Math Tutoring ClubMock Trial
National Honor ClubOrchestra
Philosophy ClubProgramming Club
Project A.F.R.I.C.A.Recycling Club
Singing ClubStudent Diplomats
Traditional Toy ClubWriting Club

School Notes:

  • Rigourous College Preparatory Curriculum
  • 18 Advanced Placement or Honors Courses
  • Day and Boarding school with 65% day and 35% resident students
  • Profile last updated: 11/04/2008

In the News:

  • Hardy wins 2009 PGA Horton Smith Award (Ventura County Star)
    posted on September 23, 2009 at 07:15:55 am
    Former Tierra Rejada Golf Club teaching professional Derek Hardy was named the recipient of the 2009 PGA Horton Smith Award for outstanding and continuing contributions to professional education.
  • Comedic skills are foundation of Ojai ACT's funny 'Forum' (Ventura County Star)
    posted on July 3, 2009 at 07:11:53 am
    The Ojai Art Center Theater¿s production of ¿A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum¿ is powered by a large cast salted with stage veterans who can both sing and churn out the laugh lines.
  • VPS To Open Pool To Public (Ojai Valley News)
    posted on June 18, 2009 at 10:59:12 pm
    Summer swim program continues at different location after Nordhoff pool not made available By Sondra Murphy Break out the sunscreen. The city of Ojai and Villanova Preparatory School have announced the return of the swim program to the Ojai Recreation Department this summer. Villanova Preparatory School has offered the use of its pool for swim lessons, lap swim [...]
  • City OK’s Trolley Route Change (Ojai Valley News)
    posted on June 16, 2009 at 11:29:09 pm
    Prompted by cuts in bus routes, changes to take effect July 12 By Sondra Murphy Changes to the Ojai Trolley transit routes were approved Tuesday by the Ojai City Council. Due to Gold Coast Transit changes to Ojai Valley service, the city altered many routes to accommodate budget reductions, as well as the GCT route reconfigurations. With anticipated [...]
  • Husteds remembered as lively and loving (Ventura County Star)
    posted on May 21, 2009 at 11:16:33 pm
    Davina and Brock Husted planned on selling their Faria Beach home soon so they could move into a bigger house. She was about five months pregnant and the parents of two kids needed more space for their growing family.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (93023)
School Zip (93023)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 21,624 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 37% 32%
Population Average Age 42 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.6 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $50,709 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.1 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 44 years old 41 years old
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Zipcode (93023)


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