Private High School in Ventura County, CA

Villanova Preparatory School, Ojai:
Villanova Preparatory School in Ojai in Ventura County, CA, is a Roman Catholic secondary co-educational school based on the Augustinian tradition offering a rigorous college preparatory curriculum for grades 9-12, with both a day and resident (boarding) program available. Villanova consistently places students into many of the top colleges in the nation. Through a balanced program of academic courses, athletics, community service, art and extra-curricular activities, Villanova channels students' curiosity, enthusiasm and energy so they can reach the full potential of their abilities and interests. Villanova provides an outstanding community-based education for its students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average class size of 16.

Villanova is a member of the Augustinian Secondary Education Association (ASEA) which comprises eight secondary institutions in North America and over 100 schools worldwide. Villanova Preparatory School was founded in 1924 as a Catholic school in the Augustinian tradition. At Villanova, all educational and extra-curricular activities emphasize the Augustinian values of unity, truth and love.

Villanova Preparatory School educates the leaders of tomorrow and is truly a microcosm of global citizenry comprising students from ten different countries. In the spirit of St. Augustine, Villanova educates the whole person within a diverse and disciplined environment, as our students strive for academic excellence, religious maturity, and a loving commitment to peace and justice through Christian service.

In the Augustinian tradition, Villanova Preparatory School’s mission is to graduate mature young adults of diverse backgrounds who express to the world the qualities of love, truth, and community. These students should think, judge, and act in ways that are sound and in keeping with the teachings of Jesus Christ.

We do this by providing a challenging, Catholic, college preparatory environment that promotes the development of mind and heart.
Education In The Augustinian Tradition:
Villanova Preparatory School promotes his ideal of a community where its members are “of one mind and heart on the way towards God.” An Augustinian approach to education seeks to create a community context in which learning can flourish. As an Augustinian school, Villanova Preparatory School is part of an international network of schools and universities in 38 countries worldwide.

Day & residental (boarding) programs available for Grades 9-12:

- College preparatory curriculum
- The school guides students toward full realization of their academic potential through disciplined study and an enhanced spirit of inquiry
- Students are encouraged to work to their highest potential, to achieve strong college preparatory skills and to gain a broad knowledge in the humanities, arts and sciences
- Villanova Prep expects each of its students to pursue a rigorous course of study and engage in an academically demanding college preparatory curriculum
- Students are encouraged to develop a range of skills for critical thinking and self-expression, and to mature into socially active global citizens
- Athletics, community service, art and extra-curricular activities

At Villanova Preparatory School, the fundamental component of student success is our dedicated faculty. Villanova Prep employs approximately 50 faculty, support staff, and administration to provide an outstanding community-based education for its students. Nearly all of the faculty and administration possess advanced degrees and/or California teaching credentials, as well as many years of experience at Villanova.

To support an individualized learning environment, teachers regularly give personal attention to students. All faculty members offer daily assistance outside the regular school day; they are readily accessible to mentor and assist students.

The goal of the Villanova Athletic Programs is that all scholar-athletes who participate in our program develop life skills that include: the ability to work with others effectively, the ability to lead others in a positive manner, the ability to perform at his / her best in competitive situations, the ability to enjoy athletic activities, and the ability to develop a personal lifetime fitness philosophy.

The Villanova Athletic Program offers multiple sports during all three sport seasons. The majority of the students participates in at least one sport, with many participating in two or more over the course of the school year.