Villanova Preparatory School
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: 33
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:
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 6%
Average Merit Scholarship: 6,000
Current Endowment Amount: $1,800,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 82
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
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 6%
Average Merit Scholarship: $6,000
Current Endowment Amount: $1,800,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Tyler Hart
Admissions Phone: 805 646 1464
Fax: 805 646 4430
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.villanovaprep.org
Nearby Schools
- Ojai Valley School - 1mi / 1 km
- Besant Hill School - 4mi / 7 km
- The Thacher School - 5mi / 8 km
- Cate School - 12mi / 20 km
- Dunn School - 50mi / 81 km
- Midland School - 51mi / 83 km
