Ojai Valley School

5.00 (2 reviews)

Tel: (805) 646-1423

723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023

www.ovs.org

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Ojai Valley School Photo #1 - The fine & performing arts curriculum at OVS includes drawing, advanced studio arts, music theory & composition, voice, ceramics, photography, graphic design, music history, film, and 3 AP art courses. Students have the opportunity to explore costume and set design. They can also participate in electives such as dance and chorus. OVS produces several productions each year.

Ojai Valley School Photo #2 - Ojai Valley School offers students in grades 3-12 the ability to live and learn alongside peers from around the world. Residents participate in a vibrant community of motivated students and develop friendships that last a lifetime. Just ask our alumni. Many of their closest friendships began in the OVS dorms or were developed on camping trips or sports teams.

Ojai Valley School Photo #3 - OVS students enjoy time hanging out with friends on the 195-acre high school campus, located in a stunning canyon overlooking the Ojai Valley. Throughout the year, student life is punctuated with fun events to balance the academic schedule. These include camping trips, prom and other socials, themed dress days, community service projects, and countless weekend excursions.

Ojai Valley School Photo #4 - At the OVS Upper Campus, high school students in grades 9-12 flourish from the attention they receive in small classes (averaging 10-12 students) and benefit from a college prep program that emphasizes character development and academic achievement.

Ojai Valley School Photo #5 - Outdoor Education is a key part of the OVS experience. Students in all grades participate in multiple outdoor trips throughout the year, many of which relate to classroom studies. In freshman Humanities, for example, students read A River Runs Through It, and then a group took a fly fishing trip to the Eastern Sierra Nevada.

Ojai Valley School Photo #6 - Ojai Valley School is one of the few equestrian boarding schools in California with stables on both the middle and high school campuses, allowing students to walk from class to the barn to ride nearly every afternoon in place of sports or P.E. classes. Our program welcomes riders of all levels.

Ojai Valley School Photo #7 - Recent college acceptances for our students include Brown, Columbia, Northeastern, NYU, Boston College, King's College London, St. Andrews University, Boston University, Colorado State, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Pitzer College, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and others.

Ojai Valley School Photo #8 - The Athletic program is a vital component of life at OVS. Middle and high school students participate in athletics each season. High school sports options include soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country, track, baseball, equestrian, tennis, golf, swimming, and lacrosse.

Ojai Valley School Photo #9 - Ojai Valley School offers a challenging college prep curriculum with opportunities for Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses - 24 in all, from AP Computer Science Principles, to AP Psychology, to AP 3-D Studio Art. Last year, juniors and seniors took, on average, three AP classes each year.

Ojai Valley School Photo #10 - Surf's up! OVS students enjoy great Southern California weather and frequent excursions to the Pacific Ocean for early morning surf trips. The "Dawn Patrol" surf club welcomes beginners and experienced surfers alike, and they regularly paddle out from local surf spots.

It is our goal to recruit intellectually curious, outgoing students who want to participate in all aspects of Ojai Valley School`s academic and extracurricular programs.

We strive to enroll students from all backgrounds whose talents, skills and interests will enrich the OVS community.

Through the development of a strong college prep curriculum and with emphasis on study skills, confidence and leadership, students earn placement at select colleges and universities worldwide.

Quick Stats (2022)

Grades: (Boarding) 3-12
Students: 275 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $59,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $26,000
Acceptance rate: 64%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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Ojai Valley School Alumni #1
Class of 2020
5.005/4/2020
CSUCI and VC

Our two children have been attending OVS as day students since pre-K. Our son is in the 4th grade, our daughter in the 1st. My husband attended school there once upon a time. . .

Ojai Valley School Alumni #2
Class of 2011
5.007/12/2012
University of California, Berkeley

I started boarding at Ojai Valley School (OVS) since fifth grade in Elementary School and this experience had been the best time of my life largely due to the supportive environment of the faculty members. . .

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data

Ojai Valley School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered (Boarding)

3-12

9-12

Grades Offered (Day)

Pre-K-12

5-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1911

1907

Campus Size

195 acres

125 acres

Student Body

Enrollment

275 students

300 students

% Students of Color

25%

% International Students

20%

% Students Boarding

40%

70%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

12 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

43%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Link to Summer Program Details

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size

$2.6 million

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$59,500
(Jr. Boarding Tuition (5/7 day) Grades 3-8: $60,500)

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$26,000
(Varies per grade level: www.ovs.org)

$32,995

Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)

$52,500

$44,100

% Students on Financial Aid

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$18,209
($18,209 average boarding; $10,541 average day)

$25,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application

Yes

SSAT Required

Yes

Acceptance Rate

64%

58%

Director of Admissions

Tracy Wilson

Associate Director of Admissions

Misty Hall

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics C, Electricity/Magnetism, AP Physics C, Mechanics, AP Physics I, AP Physics II, AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art: 2D, AP Studio Art: 3D, AP Studio Art: Drawing, AP United States History, AP World History, Honors English 10, Honors Geometry, Spanish III Honors

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country Running, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
Computer Club, Journalism, Leadership, Robotics Team, Woodshop, Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus, Garage Band, Performing Arts

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ropes Course, Surfing, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Yoga

College Matriculation

Year: 2017 - 2019

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

UC Irvine

UC Riverside

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Savannah College of Art and Design

UCLA

Boston University

George Washington University

UC Berkeley

UC Santa Barbara

University of Washington

Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes

100% college placement
Interscholastic sports
Outdoor education (trips to Yosemite, Channel Islands, Escalante, Lost Coast, Zion, and Joshua Tree)
Equestrian program
Community service
Fine and performing arts
International ESL and summer programs
Ojai Valley School accreditations: ACA, WAIC, WASC
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Barbara B. Smith (L35) - Ethnomusicologist, Professor Emeritus of Music, University of Hawaii
- Robert Erburu (L46) - Former Chairman of the Board and CEO, Times Mirror
- Michael Mondavi (L58) - Founder, Folio Wine Partners
- Jeffrey Hyland (L63) - President, Hilton & Hyland, architectural historian and author
- John Slavik (L66, U69) - Owner, Pinnacle Holdings, Inc.
- Keith Carradine (U67) - Actor, composer, musician
- David Lazarus (L74, U78) - American business and consumer columnist for the Los Angeles Times
- Bruce Sommers (L79) - President of Sincbox Media
- Mari Holden (L84, U88) - 2000 Olympic silver medalist, cycling
- Tiana Coudray (L02,U06) - 2010 winner, USEA Gold Cup Series CIC3* division, Galway Downs International Horse Trials

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