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General Statistics
- Year Founded: 1946
- Grades Offered: 9-12, PG
- Campus Location:
Ojai, California (90 minutes northwest of Los Angeles) - Campus Statistics:
520 Acres in Upper Ojai
On-Campus eight-acre Community Supported Farm - Accreditations:
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS).
General Statistics
- Year Founded: 1946
- Grades Offered: 9-12, PG
- Campus Location:
Ojai, California (90 minutes northwest of Los Angeles) - Campus Statistics:
520 Acres in Upper Ojai
On-Campus eight-acre Community Supported Farm - Accreditations:
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS).
“I graduated from Besant Hill in 2012, and I can’t speak highly enough of my experience there. I can’t imagine a better place to spend my formative high school years. My education there was strong and prepared me for success in college during the years after I left.”
Student Body Statistics
- Total number of students: 100
- 13 U.S. States represented:
California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Washington - 17 Countries represented:
Canada, China, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Martinique, Mexico, S. Korea, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, United Kingdom, United States, Ukraine, Czech Republic
Faculty Statistics
- Total Faculty: 25
- Faculty with advanced degrees: 85%
- Faculty-to-student ratio: 1:4
- Faculty who live on campus: 70%
Student Body Statistics
- Total number of students: 100
- 13 U.S. States represented:
California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Washington - 17 Countries represented:
Canada, China, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Martinique, Mexico, S. Korea, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, United Kingdom, United States, Ukraine, Czech Republic
Faculty Statistics
- Total Faculty: 25
- Faculty with advanced degrees: 85%
- Faculty-to-student ratio: 1:4
- Faculty who live on campus: 70%
“I graduated from Besant Hill in 2012, and I can’t speak highly enough of my experience there. I can’t imagine a better place to spend my formative high school years. My education there was strong and prepared me for success in college during the years after I left.”
Academics Facts
- Number of courses offered: 63
- Foreign Languages offered: Spanish, French
- Colleges visiting campus (2019-2020): 50+
- Seniors who enrolled in college ( 2018-2019 ): 99%
- Instructional support: Yes
- English as a Second Language (ESL): Yes
Athletics Facts
- Team Sports: Basketball, Cross-Country, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
- Fitness: Aquatics, Circuit Training, Dance, Golf, Outdoor Education, Surfing, Weightlifting, Yoga
Academics Facts
- Number of courses offered: 63
- Foreign Languages offered: Spanish, French
- Colleges visiting campus (2019-2020): 50+
- Seniors who enrolled in college ( 2018-2019 ): 99%
- Instructional support: Yes
- English as a Second Language (ESL): Yes
Athletics Facts
- Team Sports: Basketball, Cross-Country, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
- Fitness: Aquatics, Circuit Training, Dance, Golf, Outdoor Education, Surfing, Weightlifting, Yoga
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd
Ojai, CA 93023
contact@besanthill.org
Tel: (805) 646-4343
Fax: (805) 646-4371
