Besant Hill School
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is a small, elite boarding high school in Southern California where students receive unique personalized learning experiences and have a student-teacher ratio of just 4:1.
Key Info
A Small Boarding School in a Desired Location
Besant Hill School is located in Southern California, just 1.5 hours north of Los Angeles and 1 hour south of Santa Barbara. The 520-acre campus features academic, boarding and recreational facilities. Students live on a picturesque campus, with easy access to world-famous museums, amusement parks, leading universities and more.
Strong Academic Offerings Where Students Get Individualized Attention
With a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (one of the lowest ratios in the whole country), students receive personalized learning experiences through small class sizes, as well as programs like the Instructional Support Program, the Capstone Program, Outdoor and Sustainability Education and the 4-Year College Planning Program.
Personalized Learning Experiences and Signature Programs
Seniors complete a hands-on Capstone project to explore their passions, while the Outdoor Education Program builds life skills through activities like rock climbing, backpacking, and rafting across California. Students also travel to destinations such as Ecuador, Italy, Greece, and Australia.
Study in Southern California
International students can attend a top school in Southern California, with easy access to incredible natural beauty, cultural opportunities and the city of Los Angeles.
#9
Best Private Boarding High Schools in California
1946
Year Founded
100
Total Enrollment
520
Acre Campus Size
9-12
Accepting Grades
12
Extracurricular Clubs
8
Average Class Size
4:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
20%
Total International Students
15
AP & Honors Classes
50+
Colleges Visiting Annually
100%
University Placement
80%
Faculty with Advanced Degree
Academics
Instructional Support Program (ISP)
ISP helps students build effective learning strategies, with a strong focus on organization and time management for success in high school, university, and beyond.
Dedicated College Counseling Office
The office partners with students and families from day one, providing personalized four-year academic and college plan created for every student. Graduates have been accepted by Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, NYU and Northwestern.
Dual Enrollment with Ventura College
Students earn up to one full year of college credit (36 credits) before entering University, proving university rigor and saving future tuition.
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