Founded in 1946 by Annie Besant, Aldous Huxley, J Krishnamurti, Guido Ferrando, Robert Logan, Louis Zalk and Rosalind Rajagopal on 520 acres in the resort town of Ojai, California this boarding school community offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with a cornerstone on creative expression, sustainability and divergent thinking.
Besant Hill offers 20+ art electives, competitive and noncompetative athletics, travel and experiential education programs, small classes and a 4:1 student teacher ratio.
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.
Besant Hill School's tuition is approximately $61,215 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Besant Hill School?
The acceptance rate of Besant Hill School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Besant Hill School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Besant Hill School offer?
Besant Hill School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Besant Hill School?
The application deadline for Besant Hill School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Grades: 9-12 | 304 students17.2 miles 1960 Cate Mesa Road Carpinteria, CA 93013 (805) 684-4127
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(2 reviews)
55/17/2016
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 - terra
51/31/2013
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 - Mark.
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