Villanova Preparatory School
Tel:
(805) 646-1464
- Villanova Preparatory School was founded in 1924 as a Catholic school in the Augustinian tradition and is the only boarding school in California to offer the IB Diploma Programme.
- 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 activities, 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 10:1 and an average class size of 15.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 220 students
- Yearly Tuition: $22,500
- Acceptance rate: 62%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
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Villanova Preparatory School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) International Baccalaureate (IB) World School |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1924 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | Cost varies depending on boarding option and program. |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 220 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 42% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 58% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 1 course |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Physics C, IB 20th Century World History SL & HL, IB Art SL & HL, IB Biology HL, IB Chemistry HL, IB English 11 SL & HL, IB English 12 HL, IB English 12 SL, IB Environmental Systems and Societies, IB History of the America HL, IB Latin, IB Math HL, IB Math Studies SL, IB Music SL, IB Psychology SL & HL, IB Spanish AB SL, IB Spanish SL & HL, Theory of Knowledge (IB) |
| Average SAT score | 1260 |
| Average ACT score | 28 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (collared shirts) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $22,500 |
| Tuition Notes | 7 Day Resident Tuition: $61,500 5 Day Tuition: $51,500 Day Tuition: $22,500 |
| % on Financial Aid | 37% |
| Acceptance Rate | 62% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Mr. Tyler Hart, M.A. Ed. |
| Admissions Associate | Mr. Vincent Girardi |
| Endowment Size | $12 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water PoloBaseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 15 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Art Club, Associated Student Body (ASB)/Leadership, California Scholarship Federation, Campus Ministry, Chess Club, Chinese Community Club, Clare Boothe Luce, Hogar Infantile, Interact Club, Latin Club, Math Tutoring Club, Mock Trial, National Honor Club, Student Ambassadors, Writing Club |
School Notes
- Day and Boarding school with 65% day and 35% resident students
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