The Thacher School, Private boarding school in Ojai, United States
The Thacher School is a private boarding school on a 540-acre campus in Ojai, California. The grounds contain academic buildings, dormitories, equestrian facilities, and direct access to surrounding national forest land.
The school was founded in 1889 by Sherman Day Thacher as an all-boys institution. It remains the oldest boarding school west of the Mississippi River.
Students from 21 states and 12 countries form a community of 250 learners who participate in academics, athletics, arts, and equestrian activities.
The campus is surrounded by hiking trails and riding areas that blend into the natural landscape. Visitors should prepare for hilly terrain and variable weather conditions typical of the region.
The campus features an astronomical observatory where students conduct research projects in partnership with universities. This facility allows learners to pursue hands-on astronomy study in a location far from light pollution.
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