The Webb Schools
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- Two schools on one campus: Vivian Webb School for girls and Webb School of California for boys.
- The only accredited museum of paleontology located on a high school campus in North America.
- An honor code carried out by the students themselves.
- A college placement record with few rivals. Students on campus from 12 states and 14 countries.
- A commitment to team sports, outdoor activities and the arts.
- These attributes just begin to describe what makes Webb, Webb.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 407 students
- Yearly Tuition: $63,585
- Acceptance rate: 19%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Top Placements
The Webb Schools places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1922 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 407 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 40% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 80% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 35 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Literature & Composition, AP Physics C, Honors French 3, Honors Museum Research, Honors Precalculus, Advanced Studies Linear Algebra, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Enviromental Science, AP French Language, AP Language & Composition, AP Physics 1, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History, AP World History, Honors Advanced Museum Research, Honors American Literature, Honors Biology, Honors Chamber Singers, Honors Foundation of Virtue, Honors French 2, Honors French 3, Honors Integrated Math II, Honors Paleontology, Honors Spanish 2, Honors Strings Sinfonia Orchestra, Honors Studio Art, Honors Winds Sinfonia, |
| Average SAT score | 1390 |
| Average ACT score | 31 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $63,585 |
| Tuition Notes | Day Tuition: $45,225 |
| % on Financial Aid | 35% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $37,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 19% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Jamila Everett |
| Admissions Associate | Jeff Stodgel |
| Endowment Size | $37 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 15 sports |
| Sports | Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, WrestlingBadminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 36 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Yearbook - "El Espejo" Club or Organization: Acappella, Archives, Astronomy, Chess Club, Community Service, Computer Club, Cooking Club, Debate, Dorm Council, Drama, Farming, Fencing Club, French Club, Honor Council, Indoor Soccer, Mock Trial, Model UN, Museum, Newspaper, Outdoor Activities, Photography Club, Radio Station, Robotics, Student Government, Tour Guides Arts and Music Programs: Art Portfolio, Dance, Orchestra Recreational Athletic Programs: Athletic Training, Baseball Clinic, Basketball Clinic, Fitness, Sports Reporting, Triathlon, Yoga |
School Notes
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Art Clokey `39 - Creator of Gumby
- James D. Watkins `44 - Former U.S. Secretary of Energy
- John Trefethen '62 - Owner of Trefethen Vineyards
- Jon Congdon `81 - Co-founder of Product Partners, LLC; owner of Beachbody`s P90X workout plan
- Josh Marshall '87 - Editor and publisher of TalkingPointsMemo.com
- John Scalzi `87 - Writer
- Punch Hutton `89 - Vanity Fair editor
- Polly Liu `91 - Founder of Beau-coup.com
- Hosain Rahman `93 - Founder and CEO of Jawbone
- Otis Y. Chandler `96 - Founder of Goodreads.com
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