The Webb Schools offer an exceptional educational experience that prepares students to thrive in college and lead with purpose in the world.
Through a challenging and dynamic academic program, students engage deeply across disciplines-thinking critically, asking bold questions, and pursuing ideas that matter.
Our faculty are experts in their fields and dedicated mentors who inspire intellectual curiosity, character, and confidence.
At Webb, learning goes beyond the classroom, with opportunities for original research, field study, leadership, and creative expression.
Rooted in honor and driven by our mission to think, act, lead, and serve, Webb empowers students to grow into thoughtful scholars, ethical leaders, and compassionate citizens who seek to make a difference in the world.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Yearly Tuition: $84,070
- Acceptance rate: 17%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
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Top Rankings
The Webb Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
ACT Score
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Resources
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1922
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Campus Size
150
Student Body
Total Students
405 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
14 students
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Honors Museum Research Honors Precalculus
Advanced ArtAdvanced Studies Anatomy and Physiology
Advanced Studies Biological SciencesAdvanced Studies Biotechnology
Advanced Studies Case Study Latin AmericaAdvanced Studies Chinese Language and Culture
Advanced Studies Creative Non-FictionAdvanced Studies Environmental Solutions
Advanced Studies Existentialism and The Human ConditionAdvanced Studies Experimental Physics
Advanced Studies Faith Narratives of Holy CitiesAdvanced Studies Fascism
Advanced Studies French Language and CultureAdvanced Studies Gothic & Horror Literature & Culture
Advanced Studies Humanities Thesis SeminarAdvanced Studies Linear Algebra
Advanced Studies Literature & The MachineAdvanced Studies Modern Media
Advanced Studies Modernist LiteratureAdvanced Studies Narratives of Travel and Place
Advanced Studies PaleontologyAdvanced Studies Reading and Writing in Art History
Advanced Studies Revolutions and the Atlantic WorldAdvanced Studies Spanish Language and Culture
Advanced Studies Spanish Literature and CultureAdvanced Studies The Short Story
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
AP ChemistryAP Physics C
AP StatisticsHonors Astrophysics
Honors Birth of the Modern CityHonors Black Authors Directors and Laureates
Honors Chamber SingersHonors Chinese History & Memory
Honors Creative WritingHonors Economic Thought in the Modern Age
Honors Ethics & Modern Global AffairsHonors French 2
Honors French 3Honors Global Indigenous Voices
Honors Global Societies & SustainabilityHonors Integrated Math II
Honors JournalismHonors Medical Chemistry
Honors PaleontologyHonors Poetry and Power
Honors Postcolonial Film & LiteratureHonors Sinfonia Orchestra
Honors Spanish 2Honors Spanish 3
Honors Stories & Strategies of EntrepreneursHonors Stories of Middle Eastern Conflict
Honors Studio ArtHonors The Press Politics and American Power
Honors The World of ShakespeareHonors War Literature and Art
Average SAT score
1520
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
34
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
$84,070
Tuition Notes
Day Tuition: $59,790
Summer Program Cost
$3,225
Summer Program Cost Notes
International cost: $3,425; bridge program: $450
% on Financial Aid
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$50,750
Acceptance Rate
17%
National avg.: 81%
College Acceptance Rate
99%
Admissions Director
Dr. Jamila Everett
Admissions Associate
Jeff Stodgel
Application URL
Endowment Size
$60 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
99 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
AEROCLUBAmerican Heart Association
Amnesty ClubAnime Club
Art ClubAthleteLense@Webb
Badminton ClubBanyon Books
Beyond the BubbleBiomedical Research Club
BiomediGirlsBluebird Rocketry
Brown Student Alliance ClubChemistry Club
Chess ClubCommunity Service
Community Service with Machine Learning ClubConservation Club
Cooking ClubCrochet Club
Ctrl + PC ClubDance Company
DebateDigital Storytelling
DJ CLUBEl Espejo (Yearbook)
Environmental s ClubEverything Fashion Club
Experiential Science ClubFashion Upcycling Sustainability
Film ClubFilmmaking Club
Golf ClinicGSA: Gender/Sexuality Alliance
Health Awareness ClubHispanic Heritage Club
Investment ClubJewish Club
Karaoke ClubKarate Club
Korean Culture ClubKWEB
Lace Up CultureLiterary Magazine
Musical TheaterMycology Club
Outdoor ActivitiesPaleontology Museum Lab
Peccary ClubPing Pong (Table Tennis) Club
Poetry ClubPriceless Pets Club
Psychology ClubRC Club
RoboticsRock Climbing and Bouldering Club
Rotary ClubRoundtable Debate Academy Club
Science Fair Research LabSky: Children of the Light
Snow Sport ClubSports Broadcasting
TheaterThrifting and Sustainabilty Club
TriathlonVendingforChange
VR & Game Design ClubW.E.B.B- Webb Empowerment Baking Bunch
Webb ArchiveWebb ASL Club
Webb Business ClubWebb Canyon Chronicle (Newspaper)
Webb Community Basketball ClubWebb Mental Health Club
Webb Native Plant SocietyWebb Physics & Astronomy Club
Webb ThespiansWebbNat
Yoga & HikingYoung Athletes
Arts and Music Programs:
Acappella ClubAdvanced Classical String Ensembles
Art StudioCycling Club
Math ClubMusic Performance
Student Partner with VeteransTennis Clinic
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Athletic TrainerBaseball Clinic
Basketball ClinicFitness Club
Functional FitnessNeurodiverse Alliance
Social Soccer ClubSoftball Clinic
Technical TheaterTrade to Save
Women Entrepreneurship Club
School Notes
- School Motto: Think, Act, Lead, Serve
- School Mascot: Gaul
- Webb empowers students to imagine bold futures and take the first steps toward them. Through a dynamic academic program, supportive faculty, and an inclusive community, Webb helps students discover their strengths, explore new passions, and develop the confidence to thrive in high school, college, and beyond. Students are guided through the admission process with care and transparency, introduced to Webb's unique opportunities-from advanced research and leadership programs to athletics, arts, and outdoor adventures-and welcomed into a community where learning is both rigorous and joyful.
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Webb Schools cost?
The Webb Schools's tuition is approximately $84,070 for private students and $3,225 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Webb Schools?
The acceptance rate of The Webb Schools is 17%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. 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 16 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, E-sports, 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, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, 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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