Villanova Preparatory School

12096 N Ventura Avenue
Ojai, CA 93023

Villanova Preparatory School Photo #1 - In this supportive environment steeped in Catholic values, students are comfortable taking risks, trying something new and learning more about the individual throughout their Villanova experience.

Villanova Preparatory School Photo #2 - Founded in 1924, Villanova Prep is the only Catholic boarding school in the Augustinian tradition. Our 130-acre campus located in Ojai, California, approximately 60 minutes north of Los Angeles, has several athletic and academic facilities to support our students' development of mind, body, and spirit.

Villanova Preparatory School Photo #3 - Villanova is the only high school in the nation that is a member of the Clare Boothe Luce Program. Clare Booth Luce, playwright, novelist, first U.S. Congresswoman from Connecticut, and ambassador to Italy, "sought to encourage women to enter, study, graduate, and teach" in the fields of science, engineering, and mathematics.

Villanova Preparatory School Photo #4 - Villanova offers 15 Varsity sports, over 20 clubs and student organizations offering leadership opportunities. Associated Student Body (ASB) helps plan several activities such as dances, pep rallies, movie nights, themed-events and more.

Villanova Preparatory School Photo #5 - Villanova recognizes the potential in every student and seeks to provide an environment that nurtures these talents.

Villanova Preparatory School Photo #6 - The Class of 2020 was accepted to some of the top schools in North America. Our Students were accepted to schools such as Syracuse, RIT, Cal Poly, Creighton, Georgia Tech, Ringling College of Art & Design, MIT, UC Davis, UC Berkley, Villanova University, UCLA and more.

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 (2021)

Top Ranked CA School
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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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.: 48%

Students by Grade

Villanova Preparatory School Student By Grade

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

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

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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 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

Profile last updated: 11/24/2020

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