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The Webb Schools

5.00 (29 reviews)
1175 West Baseline Road Claremont CA 91711
Tel: (909) 482-5214
www.webb.org
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $87,430
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $62,180
  • Acceptance rate: 14%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update
The Webb Schools Photo #4 - At Webb, learning goes far beyond the classroom. You'll hike in the mountains, dig for fossils in the desert, and explore L.A.'s world-class museums, neighborhoods, and cultural landmarks. From science labs to film studios, you'll experience California's best while discovering new passions and building skills that prepare you for college and life.
The Webb Schools Photo #5 - At Webb, your teachers are true experts who care about your success. They'll challenge you with exciting classes, cheer you on when things get tough, and celebrate your achievements along the way. With their support, you'll gain the confidence to explore new ideas, try new things, and discover just how far you can go.
The Webb Schools Photo #6 - Life at Webb doesn't stop when classes end. Evenings and weekends are packed with fun and community spirit. Express yourself! Webbies love events like Webb Idol, the Jubilee Art & Music Festival, and Theme Night. Whether you're performing, creating, or just cheering on friends, these traditions bring everyone together and make campus life unforgettable.
The Webb Schools Photo #7 - Webb's dorms reflect the history of California architecture.
The Webb Schools Photo #8 - Our students experience the breathtaking beauty of Southern California deserts during their time at Webb.
The Webb Schools Photo #9 - Community is the heart of Webb. Boarding students receive 24/7 support from dorm heads, advisors, faculty, and their peers.
The Webb Schools Photo #10 - Webb's spectacular athletes have won over 130 league titles and three CIF titles.
The Webb Schools Photo #11 - "Webb's community is like a little family." Sebi '27
The Webb Schools Photo #12 - McCarthy Aquatics Center is home to Webb's swimming, diving, and water polo teams. We've hosted the USA Men's Water Polo Team for practice!
The Webb Schools Photo #13 - Go Webb! 100% of Webb students participate in our sports program, where they are cheered on by their peers.
The Webb Schools Photo #14 - "My favorite thing about Webb is all the friendships that you make throughout your time." Sakeena '27
The Webb Schools Photo #15 - Class trips kick off the school year.
The Webb Schools Photo #16 - Grade 9 Peccary trip -- fossil hunting in the desert.
The Webb Schools Photo #17 - Fossil discovery!
The Webb Schools Photo #18 - Welcome back dance.
The Webb Schools Photo #19 - Little Shop of Horrors
The Webb Schools Photo #20 - Jubilee student performance.
The Webb Schools Photo #21 - Art Cafe
The Webb Schools Photo #22 - Voluteering at Fossil Fest at The Alf Museum.
The Webb Schools Photo #23 - Science class
The Webb Schools Photo #24 - Webb dance
The Webb Schools Photo #25 - Fawcett Library and the Huang Innovation Center
The Webb Schools Photo #26 - Webb football - go Gauls!
The Webb Schools Photo #27 - Webb Volleyball - go Gauls!
The Webb Schools Photo #28 - Boys Water Polo (we have Girls too)
The Webb Schools Photo #29 - Webb Baseball - go Gauls!
The Webb Schools Photo #30 - Webb's Chamber Singers
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About the School

  • Mission-driven college preparation: Guided by the mission to think boldly, act with honor, lead with distinction, and serve with a generous spirit, Webb prepares students for college and for lives of purpose in a rapidly changing world.
  • Dynamic academic program: Webb combines rigorous coursework, interdisciplinary inquiry, hands-on research, ethical exploration, and real-world application, helping students ask better questions, connect ideas across disciplines, and build creativity, adaptability, and confidence.
  • Learning beyond the classroom: Students learn in classrooms, studios, labs, residence halls, outdoor spaces, and across Southern California, with the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology offering distinctive opportunities for fieldwork, fossil preparation, research, and publication.
  • Supportive residential and day community: Webb students are known deeply, challenged with care, and supported by faculty and peers as they build independence, belonging, resilience, global perspective, moral courage, and the habits of mind and character to lead lives of purpose and impact.
  • California-based boarding and day school: Webb offers a close-knit living and learning community on a 150-acre campus in the San Gabriel foothills, with access to Los Angeles and Southern California's cultural, scientific, academic, entrepreneurial, civic, and natural resources.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $87,430
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $62,180
  • Acceptance rate: 14%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Webb Schools ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 269 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
Faculty Education
High percent faculty with advanced degrees
Selectivity
Low acceptance rates
Offering Breadth
Most extracurriculars offered
Offering Breadth
High # of AP/advanced courses offered
Student Test Scores
High average SAT scores
Student Test Scores
High ACT scores

School Overview

2026 School Data
The Webb Schools
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1922
1906
Campus Size
150 acres
125 acres
School Motto
Think, Act, Lead, Serve.

Student Body

Enrollment
400 students
320 students
% Students of Color
65%
27%
% International Students
23%
21%
% Students Boarding
64%
65%
Average SAT Score
1520
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
Average ACT score
34
(Out of 36)
*National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
90%
73%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Summer Program Details
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Accreditations
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
# of AP Courses Offered
67
18
Courses
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 NonfictionAdvanced 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 and Horror Literature and 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 and Memory
Honors Creative WritingHonors Economic Thought in the Modern Age
Honors Ethics and Modern Global AffairsHonors French 2
Honors French 3Honors Global Indigenous Voices
Honors Global Societies and SustainabilityHonors Integrated Math II
Honors JournalismHonors Medical Chemistry
Honors Museum ResearchHonors Paleontology
Honors Poetry and PowerHonors Postcolonial Film and Literature
Honors PrecalculusHonors Sinfonia Orchestra
Honors Spanish 2Honors Spanish 3
Honors Sports Literature and HistoryHonors Stories and Strategies of Entrepreneurs
Honors Stories of Middle Eastern ConflictHonors Studio Art
Honors The Press Politics and American PowerHonors The World of Shakespeare
Honors War Literature and Art

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size
$80 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$87,430
$71,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$62,180
$40,000
Summer Program Cost
$3,350
(Summer program bridge: $475; summer program international: $3,550)
% Students on Financial Aid
28%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$58,825
(Boarding $73750 and Day $43900)
$25,000

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Admissions

Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
14%
64%
Director of Admissions
Dr. Jamila Everett
Application URL
Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
17
17
Sports
BadmintonBaseball
BasketballCross Country
Cross Country RunningFootball
GolfSoccer
SoftballSwimming
Swimming and DivingTennis
TrackTrack and Field
VolleyballWater Polo
Wrestling
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Gauls

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
99
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Acappella ClubAEROCLUB
American Heart AssociationAmnesty Club
Anime ClubArt Club
AthleteLense@WebbBadminton Club
Banyon BooksBeyond the Bubble
Biomedical Research ClubBiomediGirls
Brown Student Alliance ClubChemistry Club
Chess ClubCommunity Service
Community Service with Machine Learning ClubConservation Club
Cooking ClubCrochet Club
Ctrl + PC ClubCycling Club
DebateDigital Storytelling
DJ CLUBEl Espejo (Yearbook)
Environmental s ClubEverything Fashion Club
Experiential Science ClubFashion Upcycling Sustainability
Film ClubFilmmaking Club
Fitness ClubGSA: Gender/Sexuality Alliance
Health Awareness ClubHispanic Heritage Club
Investment ClubJewish Club
Karaoke ClubKarate Club
Korean Culture ClubKWEB
Lace Up CultureLiterary Magazine
Math ClubMycology Club
Neurodiverse AlliancePaleontology 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 ClubSocial Soccer Club
Student Partner with VeteransThrifting and Sustainabilty Club
Trade to SaveVendingforChange
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
Women Entrepreneurship ClubYoung Athletes
Young AthletesEmpowerment Baking Bunch


Arts and Music Programs:
Advanced Classical String EnsemblesArt Studio
Dance CompanyMusic Performance
Musical TheaterTechnical Theater
Theater


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Athletic TrainerBaseball Clinic
Basketball ClinicFunctional Fitness
Golf ClinicOutdoor Activities
Softball ClinicSports Broadcasting
Tennis ClinicTriathlon
Yoga & Hiking

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate
100%
Year: 2015 - 2026
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
University of Southern California
46
New York University
44
UC Berkeley
38
Occidental College
26
Pitzer College
23
Stanford University
22
Babson College
21
Cornell University
20
Wellesley College
19
Johns Hopkins
18
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School Notes

  • The Webb Schools offer a distinctive boarding and day school experience where rigorous academics, character development, and real-world learning come together in an inspiring Southern California setting. Located on a 150-acre campus in the San Gabriel foothills, Webb combines the warmth of a close-knit living and learning community with access to the cultural, scientific, academic, entrepreneurial, civic, and natural resources of Los Angeles and the surrounding region.
  • Guided by the mission to think boldly, act with honor, lead with distinction, and serve with a generous spirit, Webb prepares students for college and for lives of purpose in a rapidly changing world. Students are known deeply, challenged with care, and supported by faculty and peers as they build independence, a sense of belonging, resilience, a global perspective, and moral courage.
  • At Webb, learning extends across classrooms, studios, labs, residence halls, outdoor spaces, Southern California, and the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology - the only accredited museum on a high school campus in the country - reflecting a culture of discovery, impact, and possibility.
  • 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Webb Schools cost?
The Webb Schools's tuition is approximately $87,430 for boarding students and $62,180 for day students.
What schools are The Webb Schools often compared to?
The Webb Schools is often viewed alongside schools like Cate School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of The Webb Schools?
The acceptance rate of The Webb Schools is 14%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 64%. The Webb Schools's acceptance rate is ranked as one of the top boarding schools 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.
What sports does The Webb Schools offer?
The Webb Schools offers 17 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling.
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 is The Webb Schools's ranking?
The Webb Schools ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percent faculty with advanced degrees, Low acceptance rates, Most extracurriculars offered, High # of AP/advanced courses offered, High average SAT scores and High ACT scores.
When is the application deadline for The Webb Schools?
The application deadline for The Webb Schools is Jan. 15.

Student & Alumni Reviews

Review
Description

Class of 2017
5.00
United States Military Academy
The classroom setting of a round table discussion instead of lecture based teaching. I believe it really puts the pressure on the student to understand what is going on in the class and bring an. . .

Class of 2016
5.00
University of California San Diego
Webb has a clear focus on community and it really shows. When you are a student you become best friends with the faculty and your fellow students, traversing the boundaries of what most schools can. . .

Class of 2017
5.00
Occidental College
The Webb Schools is unique in many ways different than other boarding schools. One being that it is a boy's school and a girl's school on one shared campus. This allows the freshman and sophomore. . .
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  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $87,430
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $62,180
  • Acceptance rate: 14%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update
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