The Webb Schools
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(909) 482-5214
- 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 up into honors and advanced studies courses in the arts and humanities, math and sciences, and social sciences.
- In fact, Webb is the only school of its kind in the country-a unique combination of the Vivian Webb Schools for girls and Webb School of California for boys 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 nearly a century, students here enjoy unequalled access to the resources of Southern California, including more than 30 field study opportunities each year and academic partnerships with faculty at the world-renown Claremont Colleges and beyond.
- We think there is a new, better way to do boarding school.Discover it at Webb! Where California Boards!
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 410 students
- Yearly Tuition: $66,130
- 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
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- ACT Score Highest average ACT score
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- 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 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 Cost | $2,650 |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 410 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 48% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 89% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 35 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Physics C, Honors French 3, Honors Museum Research, Honors Precalculus, Advanced Studies in Anatomy and Physiology, Advanced Studies in Biotechnology, Advanced Studies in Organic Chemistry, Advanced Studies Linear Algebra, Advanced Studies The Age of Enlightenment, Advanced Studies The Age of Enlightenment, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Enviromental Science, AP French Language, AP Physics 1, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP Statistics, 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 | 1400 |
| Average ACT score | 30 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $66,130 |
| Tuition Notes | Day Tuition: $47,035 |
| % on Financial Aid | 36% |
| 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:
- Julia Marciari-Alexander - Executive Director, Walters Art Museum
- Caroline Adler '00 - Former Special Assistant to President Obama
- Samantha Ainsley '07 - Senior Engineer and 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 and Dean of Harvard Graduate School of Design
- Jeff Luhnow '84 - General Manager, Houston Astros
- Otis Y. Chandler `96 - Founder of Goodreads.com
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