The Webb Schools
- Two schools on one campus: Vivian Webb School for girls and Webb School of California for boys.
- The only accredited museum of paleontology located on a high school campus in North America.
- An honor code carried out by the students themselves. A college placement record with few rivals.
- Students on campus from 12 states and 18 countries. A commitment to team sports, outdoor activities and the arts.
- These attributes just begin to describe what makes Webb, Webb.
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- 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. . .
- UC San Diego I think there was generally a good work-life balance, or more like study-life balance at Webb. The community was small enough that we would know most everybody, teachers cared tremendously for the students, sports were. . .
- 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. . .
- Pitzer College Having half of the student body as day students creates an interesting dynamic and environment. Also, the paleontology museum makes Webb very unique.. . .
- 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. . .
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Listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 326 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity High percentage of students of color
- Selectivity Low acceptance rates
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
| Definition of Terms 2017 School Data | The Webb Schools | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 7-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1922 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 70 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 413 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 41% | 20% |
| % International Students | 20% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 65% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | 2000 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 16 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 28 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 83% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $32 million | $18 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $58,225 | $54,400 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $41,410 | $30,000 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 35% | 37% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 24% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Jamila Everett | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 28 | 17 |
| Courses | Advanced Studies in Paleontology, Advanced Studies Linear Algebra, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP French Language, AP Language & Composition, AP Literature & Composition, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History, AP World History, Honors Advanced Museum Research, Honors American Literature, 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 | 15 |
| Sports | Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 36 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Yearbook - "El Espejo" Club or Organization: Acappella, Archive Club, Astronomy Club, Chess Club, Community Service Club, Computer Club, Cooking Club, Debate Club, Dorm Prefects, Farm and Forest, Fencing Club, French Club, Honor, Indoor Sports, Mock Trial, Model UN, Museum, Newspaper, Orchestra, Photography Club, Radio Station, Robotics, Student Government, Tour Guides Arts and Music Programs: Art Portfolio Club, Dance Club, Drama Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Athletic Training, Baseball, Basketball Club, Fitness Club, Outdoor Activities, Sports Reporting, Triathlon, Yoga | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2009 - 2014 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| University of Southern California, CA | 44 | |
| New York University, NY | 17 | |
| Georgetown University | 14 | |
| Wellesley College, MA | 14 | |
| Cornell University, NY | 11 | |
| University of California, Berkeley, CA | 11 | |
| Barnard College, NY | 10 | |
| University of Chicago, IL | 9 | |
| Columbia University, NY | 8 | |
| Harvard University, MA | 8 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- School 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:
- 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
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