Villanova Preparatory School

Ojai, California, United States

Overview

Villanova Preparatory School was founded in 1924 as a Catholic school in the Augustinian tradition. Villanova is a college preparatory, co-educational, day and boarding school where cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity are welcomed and embraced. Villanova employs 30 faculty along with administration and support staff to provide an outstanding community-based education for its students. Of the faculty and administration, 85% possess an advanced degree or California credential. The student-teacher ratio is 10:1, with an average class size of 16. The total enrollment is under 300, with approximately 70% day and 30% boarding.

Academics

Summary: Our college prep curriculum offers a breadth of opportunities to foster the intellectual achievement of each student. Small class size and highly qualified and dedicated faculty encourage academic excellence. Although the curriculum is rigorous, students view Villanova as a friendly and engaging place. Teachers are available daily for after school tutoring and welcome the opportunity to offer academic support. An iPad program allows technology to be integrated throughout the curriculum. In all curriculum areas, lessons are designed to provide active learning and personal responsibility in developing the interests and skills to be a life-long learner. Our students are encouraged to work to their highest potential, achieve strong college preparatory skills, and gain a broad knowledge in the humanities, arts, and sciences. We consistently place students into many of the top colleges and universities in the nation. We operate on the semester system and students take seven courses each year. Our course catalog features honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) course offerings, so that students will be able to test themselves in a supportive, yet intellectually challenging, small-school learning environment. Our students are encouraged to develop a range of skills for critical thinking and self-expression and to mature into socially active global citizens. With this in mind, our academic curriculum enables students to become college ready within a Catholic, Augustinian values-based, education.

Department Director Brian Grisin

Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1

Average Class Size: 18

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers:

Number of AP Courses Offered: 4

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 72%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Poetry

History

Honors
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages

Japanese
Latin
Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

Ethics
Faith
Moral Philosophy
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Social Justice
The Bible
Theology
World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

Economics
Psychology
Sociology

Sciences

Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Health
Physics

Math

Algebra
Calculus
Functions
Geometry
Honors Math
Statistics
Trigonometry

Computer Studies

Computer Applications
Multimedia
Graphic Design

Music

Choral Music
Music Appreciation

Performing / Visual Arts

Art History
Drama
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Publications

Special Programs

Community Service
Leadership

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 2

Average Students Per Dorm: 45

Number of Girls Dorms: 1

Number of Boys Dorms: 1

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Vending Machines
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

Baseball Field
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Football Field
Indoor Basketball Court
Pool
Sand Volleyball Court
Technology Center
Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

Asian Club
Astronomy Club
Chess Club
Community Service
Computer Club
Dorm Proctors
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Foreign Language Clubs
Habitat for Humanity
International Club
Literary Magazine
Math Club
Mock Trial
National Honor Society
Newspaper
Peer Tutoring
Pep Club
Scouting
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Surfing Club
Yearbook

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Sloan Hoffman

Athletics Department Director: Joseph Yamauchi

Notable Achievements: 2016-17 CIF Champions Girls Water Polo 2016-17 CIF Champions Boys Golf

Arts

Art History
Drama
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Publications

Interscholastic Sports

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country Running
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Surfing
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo

Recreational Sports

Aerobics
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country Running
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Soccer
Surfing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo

Graduates

Summary: Mission Statement We promote college readiness; pursuing academic challenge; and creating college options fitting the academic, emotional, spiritual, and financial needs of each student at Villanova.

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile	545	568	633
75th percentile

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Villanova University: 2

USC: 25

University of California (LA, SB, SD, Berkeley, Riverside): 100

Stanford: 4

MIT: 1

Johns Hopkins: 2

Georgetown: 2

Cornell: 2

Cal Poly San Louis Obispo: 13

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 6%

Average Merit Scholarship: 6,000

Current Endowment Amount: $1,800,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 25

Total Day: 136

Total Enrollment: 218

Boys: 122

Girls: 96

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 9-12

School Type: High School

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: SAO

Application Deadline: January 20th

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $61,500

5-Day Boarding: $51,500

Day Tuition Fee: $22,650

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 40%

Average Awarded: $8,500

School Finances