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 School and Webb School of California 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 a century, students here enjoy unequalled access to the resources of Southern California, including field study opportunities 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 (2023-24)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $73,320
- Acceptance rate: 15%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Webb Schools ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 288 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
Offering Breadth
Student Test Scores
Student Test Scores
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
8-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1922
1907
Campus Size
150 acres
130 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
405 students
314 students
% Students of Color
61%
25%
% International Students
23%
20%
% Students Boarding
62%
67%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
35
17
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
83%
71%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$50.5 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$73,320
$63,925
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$35,185
Summer Program Cost
$2,800
(Summer program bridge: $350; summer program international: $2,950)
(Summer program bridge: $350; summer program international: $2,950)
% Students on Financial Aid
32%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$43,306
(Average grant: day, $36,673; boarder, $57343)
(Average grant: day, $36,673; boarder, $57343)
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Acceptance Rate
15%
60%
Director of Admissions
Dr. Jamila Everett
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
35
17
Courses
Advanced Studies Global Gender Studies, Advanced Studies Human Migration, Advanced Studies in Anatomy and Physiology , Advanced Studies in Biotechnology, Advanced Studies in Organic Chemistry, Advanced Studies in Paleontology, Advanced Studies Linear Algebra, Advanced Studies The Age of Enlightenment, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language, AP Computer Science, AP Environmental Science, AP French Language, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP Statistics, Honors Advanced Museum Research, Honors Biology, Honors Chamber Singers, Honors Foundation of Virtue, Honors French 2, Honors French 3, Honors Integrated Math II, Honors Museum Research, Honors Paleontology, Honors Precalculus, Honors Spanish 2, Honors Spanish 3, Honors Strings Sinfonia Orchestra, Honors Studio Art, Honors Winds Sinfonia Orchestra
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
15
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
15
23
Extracurriculars
Yearbook - "El Espejo"
Club or Organization:
Alianza (Latino Student Alliance), Art Club, Chinese Conversation, Coding Club, Community Service, Photography Club, Radio Station, Robotics, Sports Reporting, Student Admissions Assistants, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
School Play
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Outdoor Activities, Triathlon
Club or Organization:
Alianza (Latino Student Alliance), Art Club, Chinese Conversation, Coding Club, Community Service, Photography Club, Radio Station, Robotics, Sports Reporting, Student Admissions Assistants, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
School Play
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Outdoor Activities, Triathlon
College Matriculation
Year: 2015 - 2022
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
UC Berkeley
29
University of Southern California
27
New York University
23
Occidental College
20
Pitzer College
19
Babson College
16
Wellesley College
16
Cornell University
14
Johns Hopkins
14
UCLA
14
School Notes
- The Webb Schools accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Webb Schools cost?
The Webb Schools's tuition is approximately $73,320 for boarding students.
What schools are The Webb Schools often compared to?
The Webb Schoolsis 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 15%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 60%. 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 15 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, 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 Low acceptance rates, 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.
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