Ojai Valley School
- 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.
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- 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. . .
| Definition of Terms 2019 School Data | Ojai Valley School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 3-12 | 5-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | Pre-K-12 | Pre-K-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1911 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 195 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 269 students | 318 students |
| % Students of Color | 9% | 22% |
| % International Students | 20% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 40% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 19 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 43% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $2.6 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $50,500 (Jr. Boarding Tuition (5/7 day) Grades 3-5: $44,500) | $56,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $20,500 (Varies per grade level: http://www.ovs.org/?id) | $30,000 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $44,500 | $41,000 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 27% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $10,635 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 45% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Tracy Wilson | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | John Valenzuela | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 19 | 17 |
| Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics, 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, Honors Spanish II | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 10 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 24 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Computer Club, Flame, Leadership, Literary Forum, Science Society of Marianapolis, Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, Woodshop, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Formal Club, National Forensic League, Performing Arts Recreational Athletic Programs: Disaster Relief Club, Green Knights, Host Family Program, Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS), Kiski Yearbook, Nursing Home Volunteers, Ropes Course, Surfing, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Yoga | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2012 - 2014 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Chapman University | 5 | |
| New York University | 3 | |
| University of Nevada, Las Vegas | 3 | |
| Boston University | 2 | |
| California College of the Arts | 2 | |
| California Lutheran University | 2 | |
| George Washington | 2 | |
| Michigan State University | 2 | |
| Occidental College | 2 | |
| University of California, San Diego | 2 | |
School Notes
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Founded in 1911, Ojai Valley School is recognized for its challenging academics and unique programs:
- 100% college placement
- Interscholastic sports
- Outdoor education (trips to Yosemite, Escalante, the Lost Coast and Joshua Tree)
- Equestrian program
- Community service (includes a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico)
- Fine and performing arts
- International ESL and summer programs A spectacular location 40 miles southeast of Santa Barbara and at the foot of the Los Padres National Forest ensures weekend access to beaches, lakes and mountains.
- 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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