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School Overview

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Overall
A+
Matriculation A+
Academics A
Extracurriculars B+
Community B+
Reviews A
West coast
The Thacher School is anything but typical. Here, perched at the foot of Ojai’s Topa Topa Mountains and beneath a big Western sky, students encounter a combination they won’t find anywhere else: demanding academics, tough character-building challenges and a healthy, authentic community culture that supports them every step of the way. It’s how Thacher succeeds in shaping resilient, compassionate, and ambitious young men and women who are prepared to take on the challenges of today’s world. We invite you to dive in and see for yourself what makes Thacher, Thacher.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$77,880
Enrollment
258
International Students
14%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
72%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$206 million
Average SAT Score
1395
Average ACT Score
31
Class Size
11
Boarding %
90

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Columbia University 2
#2 Harvard College 1
#6 Stanford University 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 Duke University 1
#13 Dartmouth College 3
#14 Brown University 3
#17 Cornell University 1

Academics

Sports

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Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Surfing
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(37)
Bicycle Repair Club
Cheese Club
Chemistry Club
Chess Club
Tuibakayi Club
Conservative Club
Bicycle Repair Club
Cheese Club
Chemistry Club
Chess Club
Tuibakayi Club
Conservative Club
Croc Club
Fencing Club
French club
Girl Up Club
Golf Club
Grey Club
Hip-Hop Club
Hockey Club
Indie Music Club
It's Debatable
Japanese Club
Knitting Club
Lefty Club
Minecraft Club
Mountain bike club Music Club
Noodle Club
Parkour Club
Philosophy Club
Ping Pong Club
Polar Plunge
Robotics Club Short Film Club
Skate Club
Ski Club
Songwriting Club
Stress-Relief Club
Surfing Club
Tea Club Thacher Dog Walking Club
Thacher Downhill
Thacher Investment Club
Thacher Political Alliance Ultimate Frisbee club
Volleyball Club
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Arts

(11)
Acting
Chamber Choir
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
String
Acting
Chamber Choir
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
String
Art History
Ceramics
Photography
Studio Art
Design
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Contact Info

http://www.thacher.org
5025 Thacher Road, Ojai, CA 93023
805-640-3210
admission@thacher.org
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1889
Campus Size: 427 acres
Boarding Rate: 90%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 6955
SSAT: 7648
ISEE: 52265

Frequently Ask Questions about The Thacher School

Tell me a bit about The Thacher School.
The Thacher School is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1889 , and currently has about 258 students, 14.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.thacher.org.
Does The Thacher School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Thacher School also have 72% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Thacher School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 15.15% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 19.7% go to top 25, and about 18.18% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Thacher School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Thacher School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for The Thacher School?
The total fee for The Thacher School in 2024 is $77,880 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@thacher.org .
Where is The Thacher School located?
The Thacher School is located in the State of California of USA.
How popular is The Thacher School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Thacher School is among the most popular schools, within top 37 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Thacher School has been favorited by 858 users.
How do I complete an application for The Thacher School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Thacher School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Thacher School’s official site: http://www.thacher.org or call them at 805-640-3210.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Thacher School?
Yes, here are few: Besant Hill School, Ojai Valley School and Villanova Preparatory School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for The Thacher School?
The overall rating for The Thacher School is A+.

The section ratings of The Thacher School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, commonly known as L.A., is the largest city in California and the second most populous in the U.S. It serves as the commercial, financial, and cultural hub of Southern California. With a population of around 3.9 million as of 2020, L.A. is famous for its Mediterranean climate, diverse population, and as the epicenter of the entertainment industry, particularly Hollywood. The city also offers a rich mix of cultural landmarks, including world-class museums, beaches, and a dynamic food scene, making it a global metropolis.
Population (2022) 3,833,995
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport Los Angeles International Airport

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