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 Roney

Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1

Average Class Size: 18

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers: 33

Number of AP Courses Offered: 4

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 72%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 17

Learning Support

• Evening Study Assistance
• Learning Center
• Peer Tutoring
• Subject Tutoring
• Technology Center

English

• Classics
• Honors
• Literature
• Poetry
• American Literature

History

• Honors
• United States History
• World History

Foreign Languages

Religion / Philosophy

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

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Economics
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Human Geography
• World Issues

Sciences

• Astronomy
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Health
• Marine Biology
• Physical Science
• Physics
• Robotics

Math

Computer Studies

• Computer Applications
• Multimedia
• Computer Programming
• Robotics
• Graphic Design

Music

• Music Appreciation

Performing / Visual Arts

Special Programs

• Community Service
• Independent Study
• Leadership
• Physical Education
• Robotics
• Student Council
• Science Research
• Digital Design
• Maker Space

Distinctive or New Programs

• C

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 2

Average Students Per Dorm: 30

Number of Girls Dorms: 1

Number of Boys Dorms: 1

Dorm Amenities

• Game Room
• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Wireless Internet
• Full Kitchen
• Refrigerator

Other Dorm Amenities

Access to the swimming pool, gymnasium, weight room, and lighted tennis courts. A three-mile cross country trail is contained within campus and bicycles are available for student use. The recreation room includes a television and table games. Rooms include air conditioning and high-speed wireless internet. Starbucks and McDonald's are conveniently located a few minutes away.

Facilities

• All-Weather Track
• Baseball Field
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Football Field
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Pool
• Technology Center
• Volleyball Court
• Softball Diamond
• Soccer Field
• Tennis Courts
• Weight Room
• Athletic Fields
• Cross Country Trails

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

• Asian Club
• Astronomy Club
• Chess Club
• Community Service
• Computer Club
• Diversity Club
• Dorm Proctors
• Drama Club
• Environmental Club
• Foreign Language Clubs
• International Club
• Model UN
• National Honor Society
• Peer Tutoring
• Pep Club
• Student Activities
• Student Government
• Student Publications
• Surfing Club
• Yearbook
• Robotics
• Anime Club
• Film Club

Summary: Athletics: We believe strongly in the ideal of "Pursuing Victory with Honor." The commitment to hard work, dedication to the team, respect for all, and good sportsmanship are cornerstones of our athletics program. All Villanova coaches, players, parents, and fans are expected to display these qualities at all times. Wildcat Athletics is guided by the belief that faith and community must come first and that participation in athletics must be accompanied by excellence in the classroom. Our athletic program also believes in the value of competition and the life lessons that are learned as a result of participation in a competitive program. The goal of our athletics program is for all scholar-athletes to develop life skills that include: the ability to work with others effectively, the ability to lead others in a positive manner, the ability to perform at his/her best in competitive situations, the ability to enjoy athletic activities, and the ability to develop a personal lifetime fitness philosophy. We offer multiple sports during all three sport seasons. The majority of our students participate in at least one sport, with many participating in two or more over the course of the school year. Arts: We offer a dynamic and growing fine arts department that introduces all students to human expression through participation in drama, music, film, and art. Every student spends a year pursuing visual or performing arts during their career at Villanova. Our students put on two major productions a year, and the productions are open to all students. Students participate in every aspect of these productions, including the thrill of performing in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater. Our art courses explore a wide variety of mediums; drawing, painting, and other visual expressions allow our art students to truly “see.” Our expanding music program offers students the opportunity to express themselves creatively through music; our Chorale Ensemble performs at all major school events and exposes students to a vast and exciting variety of musical genres. Our fine arts curriculum is designed so that every student can find their place in the creative arts. Our fine arts students move towards a greater confidence in the joy of creative ability as well as acquire an understanding and deep appreciation for the beauty and expression of the human spirit.

Arts Department Director: Sloan Hoffman

Athletics Department Director:

Notable Achievements: 2021-22 CIF Southern Section Division 5A Boys' Basketball Champions

Arts

Interscholastic Sports

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

Recreational Sports

• 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
• Weight Lifting
• Cycling
• Fitness
• Bocce Ball

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

Percentage 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:

Notable Alumni

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 6%

Average Merit Scholarship: 6,000

Current Endowment Amount: $1,300,000