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General Statistics
- Year Founded: 1946
- Grades Offered: 9-12, PG
- Campus Location:
Ojai, California (90 minutes northwest of Los Angeles) - Campus Statistics:
520 Acres in Upper Ojai - Accreditations:
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS).
General Statistics
- Year Founded: 1946
- Grades Offered: 9-12, PG
- Campus Location:
Ojai, California (90 minutes northwest of Los Angeles) - Campus Statistics:
520 Acres in Upper Ojai
On-Campus eight-acre Community Supported Farm - Accreditations:
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS).
“I graduated from Besant Hill in 2012, and I can’t speak highly enough of my experience there. I can’t imagine a better place to spend my formative high school years. My education there was strong and prepared me for success in college during the years after I left.”
Student Body Statistics
Maximum Enrollment: 100 students
We have proudly educated students from the following states, territories, and countries:
Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Utah, Washington
Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Martinique, Mexico, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Ukraine
Faculty Statistics
- Total Faculty: 18
- Faculty with advanced degrees: 80%
- Faculty-to-student ratio: 1:4
- Faculty who live on campus: 77%
Student Body Statistics
Maximum Enrollment: 100 students
We have proudly educated students from the following states, territories, and countries:
Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Utah, Washington
Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Martinique, Mexico, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Ukraine
Faculty Statistics
- Total Faculty: 18
- Faculty with advanced degrees: 80%
- Faculty-to-student ratio: 1:4
- Faculty who live on campus: 77%
“I graduated from Besant Hill in 2012, and I can’t speak highly enough of my experience there. I can’t imagine a better place to spend my formative high school years. My education there was strong and prepared me for success in college during the years after I left.”
Academics Facts
- Number of courses offered: 63
- Foreign Languages offered: Spanish, French
- Colleges visiting campus: 50+
- College Placement: 100%
- Instructional support: Yes
- English as a Second Language (ESL): Yes
Athletics Facts
- Team Sports: Basketball, Cross-Country, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
- Fitness: Aquatics, Circuit Training, Dance, Golf, Outdoor Education, Surfing, Weightlifting, Yoga
Academics Facts
- Number of courses offered: 63
- Foreign Languages offered: Spanish, French
- Colleges visiting campus (2019-2020): 50+
- Seniors who enrolled in college ( 2018-2019 ): 99%
- Instructional support: Yes
- English as a Second Language (ESL): Yes
Athletics Facts
- Team Sports: Basketball, Cross-Country, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
- Fitness: Aquatics, Circuit Training, Dance, Golf, Outdoor Education, Surfing, Weightlifting, Yoga
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd
Ojai, CA 93023
contact@wbilshop.net
Tel: (805) 646-4343
Fax: (805) 646-4371
