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Overview

Villanova Preparatory School was founded in 1924 as a Catholic school in the Augustinian tradition. Villanova is a college preparatory, co-educational, day and boarding school where cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity are welcomed and embraced. Villanova employs 30 faculty along with administration and support staff to provide an outstanding community-based education for its students. Of the faculty and administration, 85% possess an advanced degree or California credential. The student-teacher ratio is 10:1, with an average class size of 16. The total enrollment is just under 300, with approximately 70% day and 30% boarding.
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Official information of Villanova Preparatory School in 2024 | FindingSchool
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $66,500
# of Students: 183
Teacher:Student: 1:7
International Student: 27%
AP Courses: 3
Endowment: $65,574/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 82%
SAT: 1310/1600

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Matriculation

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AP Courses

(Total 3)
Chemistry
Physics 1
Physics 2
Chemistry
Physics 1
Physics 2

IB Courses

(Total 16)
IB Latin
IB Spanish
IB Spanish ab Initio
IB History of the Americas
IB Psychology
IB World History
IB Biology
IB Environmental Systems and Societies
IB Mathematics
IB Music
IB Latin
IB Spanish
IB Spanish ab Initio
IB History of the Americas
IB Psychology
IB World History
IB Biology
IB Environmental Systems and Societies
IB Mathematics
IB Music
IB Visual Arts
IB English A: Language and Literature
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Sports

(Total 11)
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Polo
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Arts

(Total 10)
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Theater
Digital Photography
Film Production
Music Production
Ceramics
Computer Graphic
Art
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Theater
Digital Photography
Film Production
Music Production
Ceramics
Computer Graphic
Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 30)
Art Club
Astronomy Club
Campus Ministry
Creative Writing Club
Mock Trial
Beach Volleyball Club
Anime Club
Asian Cultural Association
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Art Club
Astronomy Club
Campus Ministry
Creative Writing Club
Mock Trial
Beach Volleyball Club
Anime Club
Asian Cultural Association
CSF
Clare Booth Luce
C.E.R.T.
Computer Science Club
Crayon Club
Environmental Club
Filipino Community Club
Garden Club
Happy Vegan
Hogar Infantil
Interact Club
Jazz Dance Club
Jr. Statesmen of America
Latino Community Club
League of Assistance
Music Club
Project AFRICA
Remote Control Aviation Club
Science Studio
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Wiffleball Club
YoYo Club
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School Link

Contact Info

Official website
12096 N. Ventura Ave Ojai, CA 93023
805-646-1464
admissions@villanovaprep.org
California

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1924
Campus Size: 130 acres
Boarding Rate: 33%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo
School Code:
TOEFL: 8967
SSAT: 7949

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SSAT

Brief Reviews

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4.6/ 5

Detailed Reviews

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0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
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Frequently Ask Questions about Villanova Preparatory School

01.
Tell me a bit about Villanova Preparatory School.
Villanova Preparatory School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Los Angeles, California, US. It was founded 1924, and currently has about 183 students, 27.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.villanovaprep.org.
02.
Does Villanova Preparatory School have rigorous academic requirements?
Villanova Preparatory School is offering 3 AP courses.

In recent years, 79 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Villanova Preparatory School also have 82% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Villanova Preparatory School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2022, some students attended Stanford University, Cornell University, University of Notre Dame, University of California: Berkeley and University of California: Santa Barbara.
04.
What is the application requirement for Villanova Preparatory School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Villanova Preparatory 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 Villanova Preparatory School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Villanova Preparatory School in 2024 is $71,800 , 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@villanovaprep.org .
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Where is Villanova Preparatory School located?
Villanova Preparatory School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Los Angeles, which is about 66 miles away from school. Most families can choose Los Angeles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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How popular is Villanova Preparatory School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Villanova Preparatory School is among the most popular schools, within top 114 for all US schools.

Also Villanova Preparatory School has been favorited by 227 users.
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How to start with an application with Villanova Preparatory School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Villanova Preparatory School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Villanova Preparatory School’s official site: http://www.villanovaprep.org or call them at 805-646-1464.
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Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Villanova Preparatory School?
Yes, here are few: Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Saint John's Preparatory School and Annie Wright Schools.

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

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