Type
Boarding and Day
School
Besant Hill School
Siviq Rank#91Ojai, CA • Boarding and Day
Boarding and Day10 AP Courses
Enrollment
100
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Global
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Extracted from the attached Besant Hill School profile source, which is titled "School Profile 2024-25" on page 1 and has a footer referencing "School Profile 2023-2024" on page 2; no source evidence in the PDF explicitly identifies a 2025-2026 profile year.
Advanced Coursework
AP offerings listed in English, History, Math, Science, and Language; honors offerings listed in English, History, and Math. Students may also pursue non-traditional class options such as independent studies, teaching assistant roles, and some online AP classes with administration approval.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
42nd percentile
Higher reported academic program than 42% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
69th percentile
Lower reported average class size than 69% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Outcomes
0th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 0% of similar schools.
Based on the reported outcomes evidence available for this school.
Reach & Access
30th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 30% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
83rd percentile
Lower reported student experience than 83% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 9-12, PG
- Residential Enrollment
- 85
- Day Enrollment
- 15
Profile
Admissions
- Matriculated
- 2,024
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 10
- Honors Program
- Yes
Profile
Student Body
- States Represented
- 13
- Countries Represented
- 20
- Students of Color
- 30%
- International Students
- 40%
- Receiving Financial Aid
- 22%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- School does not rank students.
- Weighted Grades
- No
- Weighted Grades Policy
- Grades are not weighted in the calculation of a student's GPA.
Location Context
Nearest
External References
Links
Search & Answers
Besant Hill School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Besant Hill School?
The current school profile reports a student-teacher ratio of 4:1 at Besant Hill School.
How many students are enrolled at Besant Hill School?
The current school profile reports about 100 students enrolled at Besant Hill School.
What grades does Besant Hill School offer?
Besant Hill School currently reports serving grades 9-12, PG.
Is Besant Hill School a day school or a boarding school?
Besant Hill School is a boarding and day school.
Does Besant Hill School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 10 AP courses at Besant Hill School.
How many students receive financial aid at Besant Hill School?
The current school profile says about 22.0% of students at Besant Hill School receive financial aid.
What is the nearest commercial airport to Besant Hill School?
The closest commercial airport in the current location enrichment is Denver International Airport (DEN) about 224 miles away.
What is the nearest major city to Besant Hill School?
The current location enrichment points to Denver • CO • about 241 miles away as the nearest major city for Besant Hill School.
By Geography
Nearby Schools
By Similarity
Similar Schools
Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. Official source: www.besanthill.org/pdfassets/20242025schoolprofile .pdf | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Advanced Course Notes • Average Class Size • Boarding Model • More normalized profile fields |
| Average Class Size www.besanthill.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/profile.pdf | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | Average Class Size |
| College Counseling – Besant Hill School of Happy Valley www.besanthill.org/academics/college-counseling | Official Profile Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Matriculated |
| Facts & Statistics – Besant Hill School of Happy Valley www.besanthill.org/about/facts-statistics | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Enrollment • Faculty Count • Founded Year |
| History & Heritage – Besant Hill School of Happy Valley www.besanthill.org/about/history-heritage | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Founded Year |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.besanthill.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| Facts & Statistics – Besant Hill School of Happy Valley | www.besanthill.org/about/facts-statistics | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.besanthill.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.besanthill.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics – Besant Hill School of Happy Valley | www.besanthill.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions – Besant Hill School of Happy Valley | www.besanthill.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.besanthill.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.besanthill.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling – Besant Hill School of Happy Valley | www.besanthill.org/academics/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling – Besant Hill School of Happy Valley | www.besanthill.org/academics/college-counseling | site_scan |
| profile_pdf | www.besanthill.org/pdfassets/20242025schoolprofile%20.pdf | page_scan |
| About – Besant Hill School of Happy Valley | www.besanthill.org/about | supplemental_backfill |
| School Profile | www.besanthill.org/pdfassets/20242025schoolprofile .pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| supplemental_file | www.besanthill.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/profile.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| viewbook | www.besanthill.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/viewbook.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| brochure | www.besanthill.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Besanthilldigitalbrochure.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| supplemental_file | www.besanthill.org/pdfassets/20242025schoolprofile%20.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| supplemental_file | www.besanthill.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bhs-digital-brochure.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Besant Hill School of Happy Valley | www.besanthill.org | search |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | www.besanthill.org/pdfassets/20242025schoolprofile .pdf | page_scan |
| Facts & Statistics – Besant Hill School of Happy Valley | www.besanthill.org/about/facts-statistics | supplemental_backfill |
| History & Heritage – Besant Hill School of Happy Valley | www.besanthill.org/about/history-heritage | supplemental_backfill |
| Mission – Besant Hill School of Happy Valley | www.besanthill.org/about/mission | supplemental_backfill |
| Portrait of a Graduate – Besant Hill School of Happy Valley | www.besanthill.org/about/portrait-of-a-graduate | supplemental_backfill |
| What’s Nearby – Besant Hill School of Happy Valley | www.besanthill.org/about/whats-nearby | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 9-12, PG | Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is a private, coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school (grades 9-12, PG). |
| Lowest Grade | 9 | Grades 9-12, PG |
| Highest Grade | 12 | Grades 9-12, PG |
| Postgraduate Offered | Yes | Grades 9-12, PG |
| Boarding Status | Boarding and Day | Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is a private, coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school... |
| Boarding Status Code | boarding_and_day | Boarding and Day |
| School Type | Private | Besant Hill School of Happy Valley is a private, coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school (grades 9-12, PG). |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 100 | Enrollment: 100 |
| Residential Enrollment | 85 | 100 BOARDING & DAY STUDENTS; 85% BOARDING · 15% DAY |
| Day Enrollment | 15 | 100 BOARDING & DAY STUDENTS; 85% BOARDING · 15% DAY |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 4 | 4:1 STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO |
| Founded Year | 1927 | established in 1927 |
| School Leadership | - | - |
| Key Contacts | - | - |
| Accreditations | - | - |
| School Codes | - | - |
| AP Courses | 10 | ADVANCED PLACEMENT & HONORS COURSES (UC APPROVED): English: Literature and Composition; History: US History, Human Geography, Psychology; Math: Calculus AB, Statistics; Science: Biology, Environmental Science; Language: French, Spanish. |
| Average Class Size | 10 | AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 10 |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | ADVANCED PLACEMENT & HONORS COURSES (UC APPROVED) ... Honors: English II & III & IV; World History, US History; Math IV. |
| Advanced Course Notes | AP offerings listed in English, History, Math, Science, and Language; honors offerings listed in English, History, and Math. Students may also pursue non-traditional class options such as independent studies, teaching assistant roles, and some online AP classes with administration approval. | ADVANCED PLACEMENT & HONORS COURSES (UC APPROVED) ... Students often are offered a variety of non-traditional class options such as independent studies ... Students wishing to explore Advanced Placement classes not offered at Besant Hill School may do so online with administration approval. |
| Faculty Count | 18 | 18 Faculty |
| College Counseling Summary | - | - |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | - | - |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | - | - |
| Top Colleges | - | - |
| States Represented | 13 | 40% INTERNATIONAL · 60% DOMESTIC · 20 COUNTRIES · 13 STATES · 85% BOARDING · 15% DAY |
| Countries Represented | 20 | 40% INTERNATIONAL · 60% DOMESTIC · 20 COUNTRIES · 13 STATES · 85% BOARDING · 15% DAY |
| Students of Color | 30 | 30% STUDENTS IDENTIFYING AS PEOPLE OF COLOR |
| International Students | 40 | 40% INTERNATIONAL · 60% DOMESTIC · 20 COUNTRIES · 13 STATES · 85% BOARDING · 15% DAY |
| Receiving Financial Aid | 22 | 22% STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | 2024 | 2024 matriculated |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | School does not rank students. | Besant Hill School holds high expectations, therefore, we do not rank our students. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | School does not rank students. |
| Weighted Grades | No | Grades are not weighted in the calculation of a student's GPA. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | Grades are not weighted in the calculation of a student's GPA. | Grades are not weighted in the calculation of a student's GPA. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | boarding_and_day | boarding_and_day |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | moderate | moderate |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| Student Body Reach Category | global | global |
| Access Category | meaningful_access | meaningful_access |
| Outcome Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Signals | - | Boarding and day school; 85% boarding and 15% day; 100 students total; average class size 10; 4:1 student-faculty ratio; 10 AP courses listed across English, History, Math, Science, and Language; Honors courses offered; AP and honors courses marked UC approved; Students may pursue independent studies, TA roles, and some online AP classes with approval; School complies with UC A-G requirements; Grades are unweighted; school does not rank students; no credit for grades D or lower; 40% international students representing 20 countries and 13 states; 22% of students receive financial aid; No admit rate, applicant volume, testing policy, or college outcome data reported |