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Villanova Preparatory School
12096 N. Ventura Ave, Ojai, CA 93023 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (805) 646-1464

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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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Augustinian Catholic Non-denominational
Year Founded 1924 1900
Campus Size 131 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 315 students 300 students
Percent International Students 25% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 30% 70%
Average SAT Score 1754 *National Avg. » View
Average ACT score 26 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 16 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:12 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 8 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 55% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $39,000 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $13,300 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 40% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Jan. 26 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 60% 60%
Director of Admissions Sarah Angell
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 13 13


BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFootball
GolfSoccer
SoftballSurf Team
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Water Polo 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 25 23
 
 
Art ClubASB
Astronomy ClubCalifornia Scholarship Federation
Campus MinistryChess Club
Chess ClubChinese Community Club
Creative Writing ClubCycling/Mountain Biking Club
Film ClubHip Hop Club
InteractLatin Club
Math Tutoring ClubNational Honor Society
OrchestraPhilosophy Club
Programming ClubProject A.F.R.I.C.A.
Recycling ClubSinging Club
Student DiplomatsTraditional Toy Club
Yearbook 
School Notes:
  • Rigourous College Preparatory Curriculum
  • 18 Advanced Placement or Honors Courses
  • Day and Boarding school with 65% day and 35% resident students
  • School accreditations: WASC
  • Profile last updated: 11/04/2008
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