Private School

The Webb Schools

#4 in Best Boarding High Schools in California

grade A+
Overall Grade
Private, Boarding
9-12
CLAREMONT, CA
Rating 4.38 out of 5 97 reviews

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grade A+
Diversity
grade A+
Teachers
grade A
College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Sports
grade B

webb.org

(909) 482-5214

1175 W BASELINE RD
CLAREMONT, CA 91711

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About The Webb Schools...

Applying

Application Deadline

January 15

Application Fee

$75

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$54,752

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)

$76,986

Received Financial Aid

33%

Average Financial Aid

$43,306

From The Webb Schools

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.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

100%

Average SAT

1440

111 responses

Average ACT

60 responses

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Unique Museum and Student Research Program

Get your hands dirty as you unearth never-before-seen fossils, conduct original research and co-author articles for scientific publications through Webb's Rogers Peccary Scholars program and our Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, the only accredited museum of paleontology on a high school campus. The program is one of many examples of Webb's focus on hands-on learning and unbounded thinking.

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Culture & Safety

Poll

83%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 18 responses

Poll

61%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 18 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 53 responses

Theme Nights
23%
ASB Ball
11%
Webb day
11%
Homecoming
9%
LA times
9%
Prom
9%
Jubilee
8%

Boarding

Students Boarding

62%

Boarding Days Per Week

7-day

Top Countries

Canada, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Russian Federation

International Boarding Students

37%

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Diversity

A+

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

404

89%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 18 responses

56%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 18 responses

33%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 18 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National

17:1

Poll

74%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 19 responses

Poll

84%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 19 responses

Poll

74%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 19 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Very High

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

75%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 16 responses

63%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 16 responses

69%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 16 responses

The Webb Schools Reviews

97 reviews

The academics, extracurriculars, student leadership roles, and school culture are incredibly unique to Webb and are hard to get anywhere else. Throughout my Webb journey, teachers have been so incredibly supportive and deeply care about students' well-being and success. Most, if not all, love and enjoy what they do which makes every class more engaging and enjoyable. Webb's extracurriculars have also encouraged me to try things I would have never even thought to do before including, Triathlon and Technical Theater. Lastly, I can say without a doubt that Webb's community is tight and strong. The culture, which at times can be competitive, is overall supportive and pushes students to be independent while engaging in healthy competition. If you are someone who thrives in a tight-knit community and loves learning exploration in all its capacities, then I'd encourage you to consider Webb.

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The Webb experience is mixed. While the teaching is usually excellent and students are well prepared for college, there are major issues here. As one parent wrote below, Webb has very little warmth. It can be a sad place, with exhausted kids and little happiness or strong sense of community despite the many school traditions that are supposed to support and build community. The main focus here is on getting into top ranked colleges. I have no idea how Webb received an A+ in the diversity category when the vast majority (75%?) of Webb students are Asian, primarily Chinese. It's not uncommon for whole classes of students to speak Chinese when not working directly with the teacher. While the main facilities are in good shape, other parts of the school are falling apart. Not what you'd expect for this price.

Webb has been a great school for me for the past 3 years- community is small but tight-knit, everybody knows each other. The teachers genuinely care about students' wellbeing, and you are able to build genuine relationships with them in and out of class. At Webb, I am part of the Honor Council and it has been an amazing leadership opportunity I wouldn't have been able to experience at any other school. I have also loved being part of the theater program both as a performer and behind the scenes technician and have made many memories there.

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