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Two schools on one campus. A museum of paleontology. An honor code carried out by the students themselves. A college placement record with few rivals. Students on campus from 16 states and 19 countries. A commitment to team sports and outdoor activities and participation in the arts.
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The Webb Schools
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1922 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 70 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 400 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 68% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 20% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 65% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1960 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 15 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 15 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 79% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $26 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $48,090 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $34,200 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 31% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $32,000 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 75% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Leo Marshall | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Stephanie (Stevie) Marshall | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 15 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Badminton | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Diving | Football | |
| Golf | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | Water Polo | |
| Wrestling | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 15 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Art Portfolio | Athletic Training | |
| Community Service | Dance | |
| Drama | Fitness | |
| Hiking/Survivor Skills | Intramurals | |
| Mountain Biking | Museum | |
| Rock Climbing | Sports Reporting | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | Yearbook - "El Espejo" | |
| Yoga | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 1994-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of California | 198 | |
| University of Southern California | 113 | |
| The Claremont Colleges | 83 | |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 45 | |
| Northwestern University | 40 | |
| Boston University | 35 | |
| Stanford University | 32 | |
| Harvard University | 29 | |
| Wellesley College | 26 | |
| Cornell University | 24 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Webb offers a unique program of a single-sex and coeducational environment on one campus, providing abundant opportunities for academic discovery and unbounded thinking. Recognizing the formative differences between boys and girls during early adolescence, core classes in the first two years are single-sex; electives and upper-division courses are coeducational. A commitment to honor is a central part of our community, in every program, every classroom, and every person. With top athletic facilities, strong art and music programs, a remarkable paleontology program through the Raymond Alf Museum of Paleontology, and a dedication to community service, Webb is designed to challenge a student at all levels and in all activities.
- School accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Art Clokey ’39 - Creator of Gumby
- James D. Watkins ’44 - Former U.S. Secretary of Energy
- John Trefethen '62 - Owner of Trefethen Vineyards
- Jon Congdon ‘81 - Co-founder of Product Partners, LLC; owner of Beachbody’s P90X workout plan
- Josh Marshall '87 - Editor and publisher of TalkingPointsMemo.com
- John Scalzi ’87 - Writer
- Punch Hutton ’89 - Vanity Fair editor
- Polly Liu ’91 - Founder of Beau-coup.com
- Hosain Rahman ’93 - Founder and CEO of Jawbone
- Otis Y. Chandler ’96 - Founder of Goodreads.com
- Profile last updated: 01/20/2012
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