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The Thacher School
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  • Private, Boarding
  • OJAI, CA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A+
  3. Teachers
    grade A+
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A
  6. Sports
    grade B minus

About

Applying

Application Deadline
January 15
Application Fee
$75
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
ISEE, SSAT

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$56,680
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$69,980
Received Financial Aid
31%
Average Financial Aid
$57,500
From The Thacher School

The Thacher School, a coeducational boarding high school founded in 1889 on a citrus ranch at the foot of the Topatopa Mountains in Ojai, California, is anything but typical. Here, students encounter a combination they won't find anywhere else: demanding academics, tough character-building challenges, and a healthy, authentic community culture that supports them every step of the way. It's how Thacher succeeds in shaping resilient, compassionate, and ambitious young people who are prepared to take on the challenges of today's world.

At Thacher, we believe the right path forward is a collaborative one, where people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together to envision and enact a community where all members can thrive and realize their full potential.

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The Thacher School Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1440
105 responses
Average ACT
33
90 responses

Senior Exhibition Program

academic spotlight

Curiosity, passion, self-directed learning—they’re what define the Senior Exhibition program and make it such a seminal educational experience.

Culture & Safety

Poll
84%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 19 responses
Poll
63%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 19 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 49 responses
  • Open House
    33%
  • Senior Night Live
    20%
  • Senior Exhibition
    18%
  • Coffee House
    16%
  • The Winter Musical
    8%
  • n/a
    2%
  • Santa Barbara Night
    2%

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Boarding

Students Boarding
93%
Boarding Days Per Week
7-day
Top Countries
China, France, Japan, Mexico, Philippines
International Boarding Students
13%

Students

Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
251
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 20 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 20 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 20 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National
17:1
Poll
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 21 responses
Poll
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 21 responses
Poll
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 21 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available  
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available  
84%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 19 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 19 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 19 responses

The Thacher School Reviews

Rating 4.21 out of 5  102 reviews
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