Besant Hill School of Happy Valley
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private, Boarding
- 9-12
- Ojai, CA
- Rating 4.81 out of 5 21 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Sportsgrade B
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Besant Hill School is a small boarding school in California. We honor individuality, critical thinking, creative and artistic passions, global citizenship, and environmental activism. Our small size, committed faculty and staff, and beautiful location in the Ojai Valley make Besant Hill School a one of a kind place to study for students from around the globe.
Our intimate environment allows us to be more than just a school to our students. We foster a culture of caring, learning, and empowerment.
Since 1946, our small California boarding school has been an environment where adolescents are cared for, allowed to grow, and free to be themselves in a culture of learning and respect; Besant Hill students are encouraged to try new things in our supportive environment. Most importantly, they become lifelong learners who are adaptable to change and know the importance of continuous growth.
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Small By Design
Our founders envisioned a small, college-prep community to provide each student education not available at larger institutions. With a maximum of 100 students, we provide consistent mentorship for every student and facilitate engaging programming to enrich students’ educational interests. Given our small size, we encourage variety and accommodate all students through creative scheduling.
Culture & Safety
- 67%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 3 responses
- 33%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 3 responses
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Students
- 0%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 3 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 3 responses
- 33%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 3 responses
Teachers
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 3 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 3 responses
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Clubs & Activities
- 33%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 3 responses
- 33%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 3 responses
- 33%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 3 responses