The Webb Schools

1175 West Baseline Road
Claremont, CA 91711

The Webb Schools Photo #1 - Located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, our campus setting provides easy access to hiking, snorkeling, rock climbing and other outdoor adventures.

The Webb Schools Photo #2 - Webb is a school community that lives and learns together. You will make friends from across the country and around the world. This year we have students from 12 states and 19 countries.

The Webb Schools Photo #3 - The Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology is the only fully accredited museum on a high school campus in North America. Our museum program involves students in all aspects of the scientific process -- from discovery to published research.

The Webb Schools Photo #4 - Webb's mission is to graduate honorable leaders - young men and women of character with moral courage and critical thinking skills.

The Webb Schools Photo #5 - Webb offers a broad-based liberal arts education where learning happens through authentic discovery and challenging coursework. We strive to develop students' abilities to think and learn independently, collaborate productively with peers, and communicate effectively.

The Webb Schools Photo #6 - Webb enjoys a 100% admit rate to selective 4-year colleges and universities.

The Webb Schools Photo #7 - Webb offers a competitive interscholastic athletic program for students of all skill levels with 42 teams participating in 15 sports. Our state-of-the-art aquatics center is perfect for swimming, diving and water polo competitions. In addition to athletics, our afternoon program offers students a variety of other activities in which to participate.

The Webb Schools Photo #8 - Webb offers introductory and advanced level courses in art, music and theater. Along with our Copeland-Donahue Theater and Digital Media Studio, our campus is home to the state-of-the-art Susan A. Nelson Performing Arts Center.

The Webb Schools Photo #9 - Our Hefner Observatory houses a Celestron-14 telescope.

The Webb Schools Photo #10 - Although community service hours are not required at Webb, many of our students volunteer for one or more of our numerous service activities. Our students have traveled to Costa Rica, Thailand, Romania, Australia, Nepal, Fiji and across Africa on service trips.

Webb is a vibrant school community of unbounded thinkers pushing to solve problems and educate students to lead with honor and moral courage.

At Webb, high school students from across the country and around the world have access to an unmatched core curriculum that opens into honors and advanced studies courses in the arts, humanities, math, sciences and social sciences.

In fact, Webb is the only school of its kind in the country a unique combination of the Vivian Webb School and Webb School of California and the AAM-accredited Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology all on one 150-acre campus in the foothills of Claremont, California.

And our college placement into the Ivy League, into the best women`s colleges and small national liberal arts colleges, and, in fact, into the top 10 percent of all colleges and universities nationwide, remains remarkable.

As a global educational leader for a century, students here enjoy unequalled access to the vast academic and cultural resources of Southern California, including more than 30 field study opportunities each year and academic partnerships with faculty at the world-renowned Claremont Colleges and beyond.

Webb is one of just four schools in the nation to receive a gift of $100 million or more. The future estate gift comes from an alumnus to honor his parents for sending him to Webb, which left an indelible impact on his life.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 404 students
Yearly Tuition: $73,320
Acceptance rate: 15%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Webb Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1922

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Link to Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

404 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

61%

State avg.: 49%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

62 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

83%

Average Class Size

16 students

Number of AP Courses

12 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP Physics C, Honors Museum Research, Honors Precalculus, Advanced Studies African Ideologies & Revolutionaries, Advanced Studies Creative Non-Fiction, Advanced Studies Culture & Politics of the Border, Advanced Studies Experimental Literature, Advanced Studies Experimental Physics, Advanced Studies Global Gender Studies, Advanced Studies Gothic & Horror Literature & Culture, Advanced Studies Human Migration, Advanced Studies Humanities Thesis Seminar, Advanced Studies in Anatomy and Physiology, Advanced Studies in Biotechnology, Advanced Studies in Organic Chemistry, Advanced Studies LA Literary Culture, Advanced Studies Linear Algebra, Advanced Studies Modern Media, Advanced Studies Organic Chemistry, Advanced Studies Paleontology, Advanced Studies The Age of Enlightenment, Advanced Studies The Cold War Era, Advanced Studies The Long Novel, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language, AP Computer Science, AP Environmental Science, AP French Language, AP Physics C, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP Statistics, Directors & Laureates, Honors American Literature, Honors Birth of the Modern City, Honors Black Authors, Honors Chamber Singers, Honors Chinese History & Memory, Honors Creative Writing, Honors Economic Thought in the Modern Age, Honors Ethics & Modern Global Affairs, Honors French 2, Honors French 3, Honors Global Societies & Sustainability, Honors Integrated Math II, Honors Journalism, Honors LGBT American Stories, Honors Modern Constitutional Debates, Honors Modern Women Writers, Honors Mythology & the Hero's Journey, Honors Paleontology, Honors Postcolonial Film & Literature, Honors Sinfonia Orchestra, Honors Spanish 2, Honors Spanish 3, Honors Spanish 3 Collaborative, Honors Stories & Strategies of Entrepreneurs, Honors Studio Art, Honors Technology, Honors The Craft of Narrative: Ancient to Modern, Society & the Self

Average SAT score

1500

Average ACT score

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$73,320

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Day Tuition: $52,145

Summer Program Cost

$2,800

Summer Program Cost Notes

International cost: $2,950; bridge program: $350

% on Financial Aid

33%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$43,306

Acceptance Rate

15%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Dr. Jamila Everett

Admissions Associate

Jeff Stodgel

Endowment Size

$62 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, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

38 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Acappella, Archives, Astronomy, Chess Club, Community Service, Computer Club, Cooking Club, Debate, Dorm Council, Farming, Fencing Club, French Club, Honor Council, Indoor Soccer, Model UN, Museum, Newspaper, Outdoor Activities, Photography Club, Radio Station, Robotics, Science Fair Research Lab, Sports Broadcasting, Student Government, Tour Guides

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Studio, Dance, Literary Magazine, Orchestra, Technical Theater, Yearbook - "El Espejo"

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Athletic Training, Baseball Clinic, Basketball Clinic, Fitness, Hiking Club, Triathlon, Yoga

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:

Julia Marciari-Alexander - Executive Director, Walters Art Museum
Caroline Adler Morales '00 - Former Special Assistant to President Obama
Samantha Ainsley '07 - Senior Software Engineer, Netflix
Ariel Fan '10 - CEO, GreenWealth Energy
Josh Marshall '87 - Editor and publisher of TalkingPointsMemo.com
John Scalzi `87 - Award-Winning Science Fiction Writer
Jim Drasdo '63 - Capital Research and Management Group
Mark Lee '85 - Architect and Dean of Harvard Graduate School of Design
Otis Y. Chandler `96 - Founder of Goodreads.com
Dr. Wendin Smith '89 , NATO expert on countering weapons of mass destruction

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Julia Marciari-Alexander '85 - Executive Director, Walters Art Museum
- Caroline Adler '00 - Former Special Assistant to President Obama
- Samantha Ainsley '07 - Senior Software Engineer & Technical Lead, Google
- Ariel Fan '10 - CEO GreenWealth Energy
- Josh Marshall '87 - Editor and publisher of TalkingPointsMemo.com
- John Scalzi ’87 - Award-Winning Science Fiction Writer
- Jim Drasdo '63 - Capital Research and Management Group
- Mark Lee '85 - Architect, Dean of Harvard Graduate School of Design
- Jeff Luhnow '84 - General Manager, Houston Astros
- Otis Y. Chandler ’96 - Founder of Goodreads.com

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Webb Schools cost?

The Webb Schools's tuition is approximately $73,320 for private students and $2,800 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Webb Schools?

The acceptance rate of The Webb Schools is 15%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. The Webb Schools's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from The Webb Schools?

The Webb Schools famous alumni include: Julia Marciari-Alexander '85, Caroline Adler '00, Samantha Ainsley '07, Ariel Fan '10, Josh Marshall '87, John Scalzi ’87, Jim Drasdo '63, Mark Lee '85, Jeff Luhnow '84 and Otis Y. Chandler ’96.

Does The Webb Schools offer a summer program?

Yes, The Webb Schools offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does The Webb Schools offer?

The Webb Schools offers 15 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. The Webb Schools is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is The Webb Schools's ranking?

The Webb Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for The Webb Schools?

The application deadline for The Webb Schools is Jan. 15.

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