At Webb, we teach students how to learn through our unique, multidisciplinary, future-focused curriculum that challenges students to participate in the design of their education.
Come for a tour of our 150-acre campus, nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel mountains, and learn about our Advanced Studies program (that goes far beyond AP courses) taught by our expert faculty.
Our courses are engaging and expose students to various subjects, including Filmmaking, Neuroscience, Multivariable Calculus, languages, Paleontology, and the performing and visual arts.
As a boarding school, life at Webb includes upholding the core values of honor, integrity, moral courage, and community-and becoming confident, honorable leaders.
Webb's relationships in LA and locally, with the Claremont Colleges and our Alf Museum of Paleontology, offer students unparalleled exploration and advanced learning opportunities.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Yearly Tuition: $80,835
- Acceptance rate: 17%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Webb Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
ACT Score
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Resources
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1922
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
405 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP Courses
5 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Honors Museum Research, Honors Precalculus, Advanced Art, Advanced Studies Anatomy and Physiology, Advanced Studies Biological Sciences, Advanced Studies Biotechnology, Advanced Studies Case Study Latin America, Advanced Studies Chinese Language and Culture, Advanced Studies Creative Non-Fiction, Advanced Studies Environmental Solutions, Advanced Studies Existentialism and The Human Condition, Advanced Studies Experimental Physics, Advanced Studies Faith Narratives of Holy Cities, Advanced Studies Fascism, Advanced Studies French Language and Culture, Advanced Studies Gothic & Horror Literature & Culture, Advanced Studies Humanities Thesis Seminar, Advanced Studies Linear Algebra, Advanced Studies Literature & The Machine, Advanced Studies Modern Media, Advanced Studies Modernist Literature, Advanced Studies Narratives of Travel and Place, Advanced Studies Paleontology, Advanced Studies Reading and Writing in Art History, Advanced Studies Revolutions and the Atlantic World, Advanced Studies Spanish Language and Culture, Advanced Studies Spanish Literature and Culture, Advanced Studies The Short Story, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C, AP Statistics, Honors Astrophysics, Honors Birth of the Modern City, Honors Black Authors Directors and Laureates, Honors Chamber Singers, Honors Chinese History & Memory, Honors Creative Writing, Honors Economic Thought in the Modern Age, Honors Ethics & Modern Global Affairs, Honors French 2, Honors French 3, Honors Global Indigenous Voices, Honors Global Societies & Sustainability, Honors Integrated Math II, Honors Journalism, Honors Medical Chemistry, Honors Paleontology, Honors Poetry and Power, Honors Postcolonial Film & Literature, Honors Sinfonia Orchestra, Honors Spanish 2, Honors Spanish 3, Honors Stories & Strategies of Entrepreneurs, Honors Stories of Middle Eastern Conflict, Honors Studio Art, Honors The Press Politics and American Power, Honors The World of Shakespeare, Honors War Literature and Art
Average SAT score
1510
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
34
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
$80,835
Tuition Notes
Day Tuition: $57,490
Summer Program Cost
$3,100
Summer Program Cost Notes
International cost: $3,260; bridge program: $450
% on Financial Aid
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$50,750
Acceptance Rate
17%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Dr. Jamila Everett
Admissions Associate
Jeff Stodgel
Endowment Size
$60 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
98 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
AEROCLUB, American Heart Association, Amnesty Club, Anime Club, Art Club, AthleteLense@Webb, Badminton Club, Banyon Books, Beyond the Bubble, Biomedical Research Club, BiomediGirls, Brown Student Alliance Club, Chemistry Club, Chess Club, Community Service, Community Service with Machine Learning Club, Conservation Club, Cooking Club, Crochet Club, Ctrl + PC Club, Cycling Club, Debate, Digital Storytelling, DJ CLUB, El Espejo (Yearbook), Environmental s Club, Everything Fashion Club, Experiential Science Club, Fashion Upcycling Sustainability, Film Club, Filmmaking Club, Fitness Club, GSA: Gender/Sexuality Alliance, Health Awareness Club, Hispanic Heritage Club, Investment Club, Jewish Club, Karaoke Club, Karate Club, Korean Culture Club, KWEB, Lace Up Culture, Literary Magazine, Math Club, Mycology Club, Neurodiverse Alliance, Paleontology Museum Lab, Peccary Club, Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Club, Poetry Club, Priceless Pets Club, Psychology Club, RC Club, Robotics, Rock Climbing and Bouldering Club, Rotary Club, Roundtable Debate Academy Club, Science Fair Research Lab, Sky: Children of the Light, Snow Sport Club, Social Soccer Club, Student Partner with Veterans, Thrifting and Sustainabilty Club, Trade to Save, VendingforChange, VR & Game Design Club, W.E.B.B- Webb Empowerment Baking Bunch, Webb Archive, Webb ASL Club, Webb Business Club, Webb Canyon Chronicle (Newspaper), Webb Community Basketball Club, Webb Mental Health Club, Webb Native Plant Society, Webb Physics & Astronomy Club, Webb Thespians, WebbNat, Women Entrepreneurship Club, Young Athletes
Arts and Music Programs:
Acappella Club, Advanced Classical String Ensembles, Art Studio, Dance Company, Music Performance, Musical Theater, Technical Theater, Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Athletic Trainer, Baseball Clinic, Basketball Clinic, Functional Fitness, Golf Clinic, Outdoor Activities, Softball Clinic, Sports Broadcasting, Tennis Clinic, Triathlon, Yoga & Hiking
AEROCLUB, American Heart Association, Amnesty Club, Anime Club, Art Club, AthleteLense@Webb, Badminton Club, Banyon Books, Beyond the Bubble, Biomedical Research Club, BiomediGirls, Brown Student Alliance Club, Chemistry Club, Chess Club, Community Service, Community Service with Machine Learning Club, Conservation Club, Cooking Club, Crochet Club, Ctrl + PC Club, Cycling Club, Debate, Digital Storytelling, DJ CLUB, El Espejo (Yearbook), Environmental s Club, Everything Fashion Club, Experiential Science Club, Fashion Upcycling Sustainability, Film Club, Filmmaking Club, Fitness Club, GSA: Gender/Sexuality Alliance, Health Awareness Club, Hispanic Heritage Club, Investment Club, Jewish Club, Karaoke Club, Karate Club, Korean Culture Club, KWEB, Lace Up Culture, Literary Magazine, Math Club, Mycology Club, Neurodiverse Alliance, Paleontology Museum Lab, Peccary Club, Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Club, Poetry Club, Priceless Pets Club, Psychology Club, RC Club, Robotics, Rock Climbing and Bouldering Club, Rotary Club, Roundtable Debate Academy Club, Science Fair Research Lab, Sky: Children of the Light, Snow Sport Club, Social Soccer Club, Student Partner with Veterans, Thrifting and Sustainabilty Club, Trade to Save, VendingforChange, VR & Game Design Club, W.E.B.B- Webb Empowerment Baking Bunch, Webb Archive, Webb ASL Club, Webb Business Club, Webb Canyon Chronicle (Newspaper), Webb Community Basketball Club, Webb Mental Health Club, Webb Native Plant Society, Webb Physics & Astronomy Club, Webb Thespians, WebbNat, Women Entrepreneurship Club, Young Athletes
Arts and Music Programs:
Acappella Club, Advanced Classical String Ensembles, Art Studio, Dance Company, Music Performance, Musical Theater, Technical Theater, Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Athletic Trainer, Baseball Clinic, Basketball Clinic, Functional Fitness, Golf Clinic, Outdoor Activities, Softball Clinic, Sports Broadcasting, Tennis Clinic, Triathlon, Yoga & Hiking
School Notes
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Julia Marciari-Alexander - Executive Director, Walters Art Museum
- Caroline Adler Morales '00 - Former Special Assistant to President Obama
- Samantha Ainsley '07 - Senior Software Engineer, Netflix
- 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 and Dean of Harvard Graduate School of Design
- Otis Y. Chandler `96 - Founder of Goodreads.com
- Dr. Wendin Smith '89 , NATO expert on countering weapons of mass destruction
- 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 $80,835 for private students and $3,100 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Webb Schools?
The acceptance rate of The Webb Schools is 17%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. The Webb Schools's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California 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.
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 sports does The Webb Schools offer?
The Webb Schools offers 15 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. The Webb Schools is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is The Webb Schools's ranking?
The Webb Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for The Webb Schools?
The application deadline for The Webb Schools is Jan. 15.
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