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The Webb School has a 140-year history of challenging, college-preparatory academics for boys and girls in grades 7-12. Our community of 310 male and female students is small by design, creating lifelong connections while fostering greater involvement and individual growth. These students have diverse backgrounds, personalities and interests, truly bringing the world to Webb. And with a legacy of service and graduates active in the global marketing place, Webb impacts the world. All of these unique qualities create what we call The Character of Home. We invite you to explore this profile and request information to learn more about Webb.
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The Webb School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| 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 |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1870 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 150 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 310 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 14% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 15% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 33% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1849 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1700 - 2010 | - |
| Average ACT score | 26 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 66% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $24 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $38,500 (Additional fee for ESL students) |
$42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $16,500 | $23,900 |
| Tuition 5 day boarding | $29,950 | $32,950 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 40% | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Julie Harris Matt Anderson |
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| Associate Director of Admissions | Mary Newman | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| AP Art | AP Biology | |
| AP Calculus AB | AP Calculus BC | |
| AP Chemistry | AP English | |
| AP European History | AP Latin | |
| AP Macroeconomics | AP Microeconomics | |
| AP Physics (Electromagnetism) | AP Physics (Mechanics) | |
| AP Statistics | AP U.S. History | |
| Honors Algebra I | Honors Algebra II | |
| Honors Biology | Honors Chemistry | |
| Honors English I | Honors English II | |
| Honors English III | Honors English IV | |
| Honors French IV | Honors French V | |
| Honors Geometry | Honors Latin IV | |
| Honors Physics | Honors Pre-Algebra | |
| Honors Pre-Calculus | Honors Spanish IV | |
| Honors Spanish V | Honors U.S. History II | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Equestrian | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Lacrosse | Riflery | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Tennis | Ultimate Frisbee | |
| Volleyball | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2008-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of Tennessee - Chattanooga | 11 | |
| Berry College | 9 | |
| MTSU | 9 | |
| University of Tennessee - Knoxville | 9 | |
| Sewanee: The University of the South | 6 | |
| Auburn | 5 | |
| Mississippi State | 4 | |
| Oxford College - Emory | 4 | |
| Brandeis | 3 | |
| Emory | 3 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- The goal of The Webb School's founder, Sawney Webb,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 Our community of 310 male and female students is small by design, creating lifelong connections while fostering greater involvement and individual growth. Webb is more than a school; it becomes your home. Our students develop lasting friendships not only with their peers, but also with their teachers. Students also learn a great deal about responsibility for themselves and community.
- Honor Code Most importantly, respect goes both ways at Webb. Honor, integrity, and civility are at our core and we hold the line to those ideals. The Honor Code serves as the embodiment of those ideals. 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 To put it simply, it’s cool to be smart at Webb. We develop confident, creative, and critical thinkers one question at a time. Webb offers 10 AP courses along with other very challenging classes. But we truly break the mold with our public performance program, which fosters our students’ emerging voices while developing their academic passions.
- Faculty Our faculty and staff believe in the promise of each student, and are committed to developing that promise. With an average class size of 12 (7:1 student-teacher ratio), our teachers have time to focus their energy where it belongs – on encouraging and teaching every student. 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.
- Athletics and Fine Arts Webb is small by design and our community allows students to thrive by fostering greater involvement and individual growth. Every student has a chance to be an athlete, and artist, or both. There are no limits to opportunity, and with international recognition for our drama program and strong athletic play in recent state tournaments, there are no limits to success.
- 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’s 150-acre campus is located 50 minutes south of Nashville, Tennessee in historic Bell Buckle. This rural and intimate setting promotes a focus on personal values and intellectual growth – creating a refuge from societal pressures and distractions.
- LD types supported: Mild cases of Dyslexia, ADD & ADHD
- School accreditations: SACS, TABS, NAIS, SAIS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- 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: 11/09/2011
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