Boarding High School in Ventura County, California

Villanova Preparatory School:
Located in Ojai in Ventura County, California (approximately 54 miles north-west of Los Angeles), Villanova Preparatory School is a Roman Catholic secondary co-educational boarding and day school based on the Augustinian tradition. We offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum for grades 9-12, with a residental / boarding school program available for both national and international students. Villanova students are consistently placed into many of the top colleges in the country. Villanova has a student-teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average class size of 16.

Established in 1924, as a Catholic school in the Augustinian tradition, Villanova is a member of the Augustinian Secondary Education Association (ASEA) which comprises eight secondary institutions in North America and over 100 schools worldwide. 

Our Mission:
At Villanova Preparatory School, our mission is to graduate mature young adults of diverse backgrounds who express to the world the qualities of love, truth, and community in the Augustinian tradition.

We aim to do this by providing a challenging, Catholic, college preparatory environment for all or students that promotes the development of mind and heart.

Residental (boarding) programs available for Grades 9-12 for both national & international students:
- College preparatory curriculum
- Students achieve strong college preparatory skills & to gain a broad knowledge in the humanities, arts and sciences
- English Immersion with Support (EIS) Program:  For international students whose English is not yet strong enough for a full college- preparatory course load
- Students are guided towards full realization of their academic potential through disciplined study & an enhanced spirit of inquiry
- Athletics, art, extra-curricular activities & community service

At Villanova, we channel students' curiosity, enthusiasm and energy so they can reach the full potential of their abilities and interests.

This is achieved through a balanced program of academic courses, athletics, community service, art and extra-curricular activities. Students are guided to achieve their full academic potential through disciplined study and an enhanced spirit of inquiry.

Villanova enjoys a culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse student body. International students bring an exciting and enriching dimension to any educational community. English language learning is a top priority at Villanova. Villanova's English as a Second Language Program is premised on two important principles: immersion and individualization.

Prior to admission, international students are evaluated using a combination of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Test of Written English (TWE), and their academic history to determine their potential placement. All applicants are required to take the MDPT, University of California math placement test prior to arrival to the school.

The residential life program brings students and staff together in a supportive and nurturing environment and seeks to instill in our students the core values of Augustinian education – Love, Truth and Community.  Our two residence halls, Cantwell Hall and Glynn Hall, accommodate approximately sixty-five boys and thirty girls.

Villanova offers a residential program in which the staff have only one responsibility: caring for the students. Every resident assistant is charged with encouraging and nurturing each individual student to strive for excellence in all areas of life. 

Admission:
Villanova is committed to the development of character, scholarship and faith in its students. Villanova's admission team reviews a variety of information in an effort to assess the appropriateness and preparedness of each applicant to succeed in the college preparatory curriculum and the co-curricular offerings of Villanova Preparatory School.

Acceptance is based on a number of criteria, including prior school transcripts, a parent statement, writing sample, personal interview, as well as recommendations from current Math and English teachers.