Founded in 1946 by Aldous Huxley, J. Krishnamurti, Guido Ferrando and Rosalind Rajagopal on 520 acres in the resort town of Ojai, California, this boarding school community offers a vigorous college preparatory curriculum with a cornerstone on creative expression, sustainability, and divergent thinking. Besant Hill offers 33 art electives, competitive athletics, travel and experiential education programs, small classes, and a 4:1 student teacher ratio.