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The Webb School
319 Webb Road East, P.O. 488, Bell Buckle, TN 37020 - View a map of this school Map
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Discover a boarding school with a rich history that reflects your values of personal integrity and academic excellence, where faculty will inspire your child to greatness in college and life, and where your child can embrace opportunities in clubs, athletics, and the arts.

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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 7-12, PG 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) 6-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1870 1900
Campus Size 150 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 319 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 9% 18%
Percent International Students 12% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 33% 70%
Average SAT Score 1914 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1830 - 2060 -
Average ACT score 26 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal
(Uniform: Lands' End: Oxfords 3x/week, Polos 2x/week; Khakis and skirts)
Casual
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 33 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 43% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $19 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $35,000 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $14,800 $22,560
Tuition 5 day boarding $26,250 $29,750
Percent Students on Financial Aid 34% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Mar. 1 Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 55% 60%
Director of Admissions Julie Harris
Matt Anderson
Associate Director of Admissions Mary Newman
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 33 14


Honors World History IIHonors World History I
Honors U.S. History IIHonors Spanish V
Honors Spanish IVHonors Spanish III
Honors Pre-CalculusHonors Pre-Algebra
Honors PhysicsHonors Latin IV
Honors Latin IIIHonors Integrated Science
Honors GeometryHonors French V
Honors French IVHonors French III
Honors English IVHonors English III
Honors English IIHonors Chemistry
Honors BiologyHonors Algebra II
Honors Algebra IAP U.S. History
AP StatisticsAP Physics (Mechanics)
AP Physics (Electromagnetism)AP European History
AP EnglishAP Economics
AP ChemistryAP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 12 13


BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryGolf
LacrosseMountain Biking
RiflerySoccer
SoftballTennis
Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 44 23
 
 
FOCUS (Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools)Aerobics
Book ClubChess
ChessChoir
Computer Gaming ClubDiversity Club
Dorm CouncilFishing
Flag FootballFrench Club
Habitat for HumanityHonor Council
Interact (community service)International Thespian Club
Japanese ClubKarate
Math CountsMock Trial
Mountain BikingNational Honor Society
NewspaperOuterlimits
PaintingPhysical Training
Physics ClubPolitical Union
PrefectsQuiz Bowl
Skeet/Trap ShootingSpanish Club
String EnsembleStudent Council
Student CouncilStudio Band
TutoringUltimate Frisbee
Webb Mesala (International Club)Webb Players (drama)
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College Matriculation:  
Year: 1996-2008
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
19
Sewanee: The University of the South
15
Vanderbilt University
15
George Washington University
10
Centre College
8
Rhodes College
7
Washington University - St. Louis
7
Georgia Tech
6
Columbia University
4
Harvard University
4
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • Sawney Webb's goal was to build moral character, make ladies and gentlemen of his students, and prepare them for any challenge that may come their way. This has been accomplished for 140 years through a solid liberal arts education, a strong sense of honor, and an interactive school community. Over 140 years The Webb School has produced 10 Rhodes Scholars and its graduates have gone on to attend prestigious colleges and universities across the nation and to lead important, successful and fulfilling lives in business, education, and the arts. It is our intention to keep this tradition alive by providing a sound education combined with high moral values.
  • Community Life Webb is more than a school; it becomes your home. Our close-knit community fosters the development of lasting friendships not only among students, but also between students and faculty. Students also learn a great deal about responsibility for themselves and community.
  • Honor Code The Honor Code is an essential part of a Webb education. Our Honor Code is so important to our students it often serves as an integral aspect of their lives even after graduation. It has such an impact that it was taken beyond our grounds and to Princeton in its early years and has since served as its foundation for their honor code. Webb’s honor code is upheld by an honor council, which is comprised of students and advised by a faculty member. A position on the honor council is the most important position at Webb.
  • Academics Webb students are academic achievers. They are finalists for National Merit Scholarships and National Achievement Scholarships on a regular basis. Their SAT scores are well above the national averages. Why do our students do so well? They are talented and they are motivated. Everyone pushes each other to strive farther. If a student is having trouble in a subject their classmates quickly step up to help. That kind of support makes Webb a school where you don’t just listen – you are taught how to learn.
  • Faculty With an average class size of 12 (8:1 student-teacher ratio), our teachers have time to focus their energy where it belongs – on encouraging and teaching every student. They get to know you, so they know when you need more help and when you need bigger challenges. You get to know them, too. In class and on the field, on trips and in the dorms, the teachers you have at Webb become friends you’ll keep long after you’ve graduated.
  • Academics Webb’s offering of AP and Honors classes ensures that our students will always have a demanding schedule to tackle. We also have the flexibility to balance a schedule with AP and college-prep level courses to match a student’s aptitude. Our high standards across the board ensure that Webb graduates are not only prepared for the challenges of higher education, but also for demands of a changing world.
  • Fine Arts Other opportunities in the fine arts include the drama program that performs two full productions each year, choir, string ensemble, two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. All of these programs are housed in our new Fine Arts Center.
  • Athletics Our students are competitive, and they get recognized for it. They’ve been named Academic All-Americans and All-Americans, and they’ve gone on to play their sport at the college level. Webb’s athletics teach students the value of teamwork and sportsmanship. With the majority of our students playing at least one sport, the opportunity to participate and learn these lessons is available to every student.
  • Webb is located in the small, rural community of Bell Buckle, located 50 miles Southeast of Nashville, TN
  • School accreditations: S.A.C.S., TABS, NAIS
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • Vermont Royster - Editor of The Wall Street Journal, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes and the Presidential Medal of Freedom
    • Charles Alexander - International Editor for TIME Magazine
    • Fielding Lewis Wright - Governor of Mississippi
    • Lewis Branscomb - President of Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government
    • Ingram Macklin Stainback - First Governor of Hawaii
    • Prentice Cooper - Governor of Tennessee
    • Frank Constatine - Chief of Opthamalic surgery at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
    • Edwin Davis - Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission
    • Edward W. Carmack - U.S. Senator
    • Wayne Rogers - Movie and Television actor, portrayed Trapper John on M*A*S*H TV series; investment analyst for FOX News network
  • Profile last updated: 09/09/2009
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