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Ojai Valley School
723 El Paseo Road, Ojai, CA 93023 - View a map of this school Map tel: (805)646-1423
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Ojai Valley School welcomes motivated students in grades 3 through 12 seeking a challenging well balanced academic program. Through the development of a strong academic curriculum and with emphasis on study skills, confidence and leadership, students earn placement at select colleges and universities worldwide.


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Listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 242 schools) for:
  Diversity - High percentage of international students

Definition of Terms
Ojai Valley School Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 3-12 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) Pre-K-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1911 1900
Campus Size 195 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 350 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 18% 18%
Percent International Students 32% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 43% 72%
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 Formal
Average Class Size 16 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 11 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 36% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $37,700 $38,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $17,150 $21,950
Percent Students on Financial Aid 15% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 5,000 $ 17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 70% 60%
Director of Admissions Tracy Wilson
Associate Director of Admissions Perry MacFarlane
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 10 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryEquestrian
GolfLacrosse
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 9 23
  Extracurriculars
 
ChorusCommunity Service
Community ServiceCycling
DramaNewspaper
WeightliftingYearbook
Yoga
School Notes:
  • 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.
  • Profile last updated: 07/13/2006
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