Overview

The mission of Besant Hill School is the development of each individual’s intellectual and artistic abilities. Through awakening the spirit of inquiry, we encourage students to pursue integrity and excellence. Our non-competitive college prep community builds honesty, respect, compassion, and responsibility. Our goal is to develop a lifelong habit of learning as embodied in our school’s motto, Aún Aprendo—I am still learning.
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Official information of Besant Hill School in 2024 | FindingSchool

B Boarding
B Matriculation
B+ Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
B Reviews
B+ Int. student mgmt

Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $75,400
# of Students: 100
Teacher:Student: 1:4
International Student: 40%
AP Courses: 10
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 80%
SAT: 1080/1600
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School Videos

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#6 Stanford University 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 1
#28 Tufts University 1
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
LAC #8 Claremont McKenna College 1
#42 Brandeis University 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#49 Pepperdine University 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1
#59 Syracuse University 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#62 Rutgers University 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
LAC #13 Grinnell College 1
LAC #13 Hamilton College 1
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#79 American University 1
#79 Brigham Young University 1
#79 Gonzaga University 1
#83 Elon University 1
#83 Marquette University 1
#83 Michigan State University 1
#83 University of California: Riverside 1
#93 University of Delaware 1
#93 University of Denver 1
#93 University of San Diego 1
#99 University of Oregon 1
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1
#103 University of Arizona 1
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#103 University of Illinois at Chicago 1
#103 University of San Francisco 1
#104 University of California: Merced 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#122 Chapman University 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
#127 Seattle University 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
#136 Simmons University 1
#136 University of La Verne 1
#148 San Diego State University 1
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1
#162 Oregon State University 1
LAC #35 Pitzer College 1
LAC #38 Lafayette College 1
LAC #38 Whitman College 1
LAC #42 Denison University 1
LAC #42 Occidental College 1
LAC #46 Trinity College 1
American University of Paris 1
Antioch College 1
Babson College 1
Baldwin Wallace University 1
Bard College 1
Belmont University 1
Beloit College 1
Bennington College 1
Berklee College of Music 1
Bowling Green State University 1
Brigham Young University-Idaho 1
California College of the Arts 1
California Institute of the Arts 1
California Lutheran University 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
California State Polytechnic University: Pomona 1
California State University: Bakersfield 1
California State University: Los Angeles 1
California State University: Sacramento 1
Colorado State University 1
Columbia College Chicago 1
Culinary Institute of America 1
Dean College 1
Eckerd College 1
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Prescott Campus 1
Emerson College 1
Evergreen State College 1
Foothill College 1
Franklin University Switzerland 1
Goucher College 1
Hampshire College 1
Hendrix College 1
High Point University 1
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis 1
Irvine Valley College 1
Johnson & Wales University: Providence 1
Kent State University 1
Lewis & Clark College 1
Lynn University 1
Marymount California University 1
Mills College 1
Mitchell College 1
Naropa University 1
Northern Arizona University 1
Northern Vermont University 1
Orange Coast College 1
Otis College of Art and Design 1
Pace University 1
Penn State Harrisburg 1
Reed College 1
Regis University 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Roger Williams University 1
Saint Mary's College of California 1
San Francisco Art Institute 1
San Francisco State University 1
San Jose State University 1
Santa Barbara City College 1
Santa Monica College 1
Sarah Lawrence College 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1
School of Visual Arts 1
St. Olaf College 1
stony brook university, state university of new york 1
SUNY College at Plattsburgh 1
SUNY College at Purchase 1
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
University of Colorado Denver 1
University of Nevada: Las Vegas 1
University of Puget Sound 1
University of Redlands 1
University of St. Andrews 1
University of Warwick 1
University of Westminster 1
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 1
Ventura College 1
Washington State University 1
Whittier College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 10)
Biology
Calculus AB
Spanish Language and Culture
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Human Geography
Statistics
Psychology
United States History
English Literature and Composition
Biology
Calculus AB
Spanish Language and Culture
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Human Geography
Statistics
Psychology
United States History
English Literature and Composition
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Sports

(Total 12)
Basketball
Cross Country
Volleyball
Swimming
Aquatics
Dance
Soccer
Surfing
Yoga
Basketball
Cross Country
Volleyball
Swimming
Aquatics
Dance
Soccer
Surfing
Yoga
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Arts

(Total 16)
Acting
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Book Arts
Ceramics
Digital Art
Studio Art
Publishing
Film
Acting
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Book Arts
Ceramics
Digital Art
Studio Art
Publishing
Film
Performing
Chamber Choir
Art History
Digital Photography
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 15)
Model UN
Community Service
Peer Tutoring
Book and Poetry
Fashion
Gym
Knitting and Craft
Dance
Soccer
Board Game
Model UN
Community Service
Peer Tutoring
Book and Poetry
Fashion
Gym
Knitting and Craft
Dance
Soccer
Board Game
Astronomy
Engineering
DEI
Skiing
Camping
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1946
Campus Size: 520 acres
Boarding Rate: 90%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 8104
SSAT: 3697

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 19)
4.3/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 9)

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Frequently Ask Questions about Besant Hill School

01.
Tell me a bit about Besant Hill School.
Besant Hill School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Los Angeles, California, US. It was founded 1946, and currently has about 100 students, 40.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.besanthill.org.
02.
Does Besant Hill School have rigorous academic requirements?
Besant Hill School is offering 10 AP courses.

In recent years, 22 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Besant Hill School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Besant Hill School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 3.62% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0.72% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for Besant Hill School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Besant Hill School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Besant Hill School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Besant Hill School in 2024 is $75,200 , which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@besanthill.org .
06.
Where is Besant Hill School located?
Besant Hill School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Los Angeles, which is about 62 miles away from school. Most families can choose Los Angeles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Besant Hill School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Besant Hill School is among the most popular schools, within top 223 for all US schools.

Also Besant Hill School has been favorited by 89 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Besant Hill School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Besant Hill School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Besant Hill School’s official site: http://www.besanthill.org or call them at 805-646-4343.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Besant Hill School?
Yes, here are few: The Thacher School, Ojai Valley School and Villanova Preparatory School.

The closest major city is Los Angeles. You can find out more schools near Los Angeles here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Besant Hill School?
The overall rating for Besant Hill School is B.

The section ratings of Besant Hill School are:
B for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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