Very Good
#252 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 14% of private schools
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley
High School · Ojai, CA
A private high school in Ojai, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.
8585 OJAI SANTA PAULA RD, Ojai, CA 93023
- 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
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Where Besant Hill School of Happy Valley sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,066/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,298
Median home value
$888,700
Median rent
$1,831/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Besant Hill School of Happy ValleyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| The Thacher SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Mother of Divine GracePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 556 | Compare → |
| Weil Tennis Academy and College Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 3.3 mi | 65 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is listed in Ojai, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Besant Hill School of Happy Valley
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is a private high school in Ojai, CA, serving approximately 73 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #252 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Besant Hill School of Happy Valley
What grades does Besant Hill School of Happy Valley serve?
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Besant Hill School of Happy Valley?
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Besant Hill School of Happy Valley?
The student-teacher ratio at Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Besant Hill School of Happy Valley rank in CA?
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley ranks #252 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Besant Hill School of Happy Valley's MySchoolScout rating?
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Besant Hill School of Happy Valley a private school?
Yes, Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Besant Hill School of Happy Valley a religious school?
No, Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 73
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ventura County
- Phone
- (805) 223-5698
- Area population (ZIP 93023)
- 21,559
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 51
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93023; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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