Ojai Valley School

Ojai

California

United States

Overview

Educating young people for nearly a century, Ojai Valley School is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Our students benefit from a challenging academic curriculum, dedicated teachers, and extracurricular programs that include athletics, arts and music, equestrian, and outdoor education.

Academics

Summary: OJAI VALLEY SCHOOL is an independent boarding and day school for 250 students on two campuses in beautiful Ojai, California. Our Lower Campus offers Pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Our high school at the Upper Campus provides a balanced program of college-preparatory academics, fine and performing arts, sports, outdoor education, environmental studies, equestrian, and character development. Dedicated teachers and dorm parents create a warm, supportive environment that is conducive to learning. With their guidance, OVS students are encouraged to explore their interests, know themselves, and develop an appreciation and respect for other people on a global scale. Students are encouraged to question their teachers, seek new ways to learn, and discover the complexity of the world around them. By the time they graduate, they will have developed the academic strength and intellectual curiosity to succeed in college. But more importantly, they will have gained the confidence and character to meet life’s future challenges.

Department Director Laurel Colborn

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Average Class Size: 10

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 23

Number of AP Courses Offered: 23

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 33%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

Evening Study Assistance
Learning Center
Learning Differences Support
Study Skills Assistance
Technology Center

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Poetry
Journalism

History

Honors
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages

Chinese-Mandarin
French
German
Latin
Spanish

Humanities / Social Sciences

Economics
Psychology

Sciences

Biology
Chemistry
Electronics
Environmental Science
Geology
Marine Biology
Oceanography
Physics
Computer Science
Robotics

Math

Computer Studies

Computer Applications
Multimedia
Computer Programming
Computer Science
Web Design

Music

Choral Music
Composition
Individual Instructions
Music History
Music Theory

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Ceramics
Design
Drama
Drawing
Graphic Design
Journalism
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Publications
Studio Art
Theater Arts
Theater Design
Woodworking
3-D Art

Special Programs

Community Service
Leadership
Outdoor Education

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 4

Average Students Per Dorm: 32

Number of Girls Dorms: 2

Number of Boys Dorms: 2

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Vending Machines
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

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

Other Facilities

Ropes Course
Climbing Wall
Equestrian Stables & Arenas
Archery Range
Soccer & Lacrosse Fields
Cross Country Course
Disc Golf Course
Day Student Lounge

Clubs & Organizations

Astronomy Club
Community Service
Computer Club
Diversity Club
Dorm Proctors
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Gardening Club
Horseback Riding
Mock Trial
Newspaper
Peer Tutoring
Photography Club
Skateboarding Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Surfing Club
Theater Club
Weightlifting Club
Woodworking Club
Yearbook
Yoga Club

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Lisa Boyd

Athletics Department Director: Doug Colborn

Arts

Acting
Ceramics
Design
Drama
Drawing
Graphic Design
Journalism
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Publications
Studio Art
Theater Arts
Theater Design
Woodworking
3-D Art

Interscholastic Sports

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country Running
Equestrian
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball

Recreational Sports

Aerobics
Baseball
Basketball
Camping
Cross Country Running
Dance
Equestrian
Golf
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Kayaking
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Nordic Skiing
Nordic Ski Racing
Outdoor Education
Paddle Tennis
Rafting
Rock Climbing
Skateboarding
Snowboarding
Soccer
Surfing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Weight Lifting
Archery

Graduates

Summary: The college counseling program is designed to guide students through the application process and help them identify the "best match" schools for them as individuals. Students can meet 30-35 college reps who visit campus each fall. They also have the opportunity to attend the National College Fair, visit local university campuses, and take an SAT prep class.

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile	520	500	470
75th percentile	580	650	610

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Cal Poly Pomona: 2

Pepperdine University: 2

Bennington: 1

New York University: 1

USC: 1

University of Michigan: 1

Johns Hopkins University: 1

UC Berkeley: 2

Loyola Marymount University: 2

Sonoma State University: 3

UC San Diego: 3

UC Santa Cruz: 3

UC Santa Barbara: 3

George Washington University: 3

Pitzer College: 4

Michigan St. University: 4

Boston University: 4

UC Irvine: 4

UC Los Angeles: 4

Chapman University: 5

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 2%

Average Merit Scholarship: 5,300

Current Endowment Amount: $

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 85

Total Day: 163

Total Enrollment: 248

Boys: 125

Girls: 123

Boarding Grades Offered: 3-12

Day Grades Offered: K-12

School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School

Dress Code: Other

Applications Accepted: SAO

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $60,500

5-Day Boarding: $52,500

Day Tuition Fee: $22,500

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 30%

Average Awarded: $13,000

School Finances