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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 x 122
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"Founded in 1924, Villanova is an Augustinian Catholic, co-educational boarding and day school. Villanova is a college preparatory high school that brings a very diverse student population together. Two thirds of our students are local day students and one third are boardinng students. With an international student population of 25%, there is a great deal of cultural exchange. The common thread is our values based education with a desire to give back to the community. Villanova graduates mature young adults of diverse backgrounds who express to the world qualities of love, truth and community..."


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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12 8-12
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 127 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 325 students 300 students
Percent International Students 25% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 30% 72%
Average SAT Score 1720 *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 Formal
Average Class Size 17 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 8 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 55% 62%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $39,000 $38,100
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $13,300 $21,890
Percent Students on Financial Aid 40% 30%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 9 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 60% 59%
Director of Admissions Sarah Angell
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 13 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFootball
GolfSoccer
SoftballSurf Team
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Water Polo 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 19 23
  Extracurriculars
 
Animal Outreach/Humane SocietyArt Club
ASBCalifornia Scholarship Federation
Campus MinistryChess Club
Chinese ClubClose-Up in Washington, D.C.
Creative Writing ClubFilm Club
InteractJunior State of America
National Honor SocietyNewspaper
Ojai Youth FoundationPep Squad
Theater 150 SeriesVillanova Voices
Yearbook
College Matriculation:  
Year: - 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
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School Notes:
  • Founded in 1924, Villanova is an Augustinian Catholic, co-educational boarding and day school. Villanova is a college preparatory high school that brings a very diverse student population together. Two thirds of our students are local day students and one third are boarding students. With an international student population of 25%, there is a great deal of cultural exchange. The common thread is our values based education with a desire to give back to the community. Villanova graduates mature young adults of diverse backgrounds who express to the world qualities of love, truth and community.
  • Villanova is located about 1 hour north of Los Angeles and 20 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Just 12 miles from the beaches of Ventura, the campus sits on 127 acres nestled in the Ojai Valley, surrounded by the majestic Topa Topa Mountains.
  • Villanova students donated over 2500 hours in community service last year. Annual class retreats provide an opportunity for students to explore their values, explore their futures and develop lasting relationships with classmates.
  • School accreditations: WASC
  • Profile last updated: 06/24/2008
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