Overview

Summary: Webb's academic program is a rigorous college preparatory curriculum designed to cultivate independent thinking, collaborative learning, and effective communication. The program nurtures students who engage deeply with both traditional and emerging disciplines, master essential skills for success in college and beyond and embody key intellectual qualities such as curiosity, a love of learning, and a commitment to integrity and truth. Courses in the Freshman and Sophomore years form the bedrock of Webb’s CORE Program, where students learn critical thinking skills. During this period, students follow a set curriculum with opportunities to tailor their studies according to their personal interests. In the Junior and Senior years, students chart their own educational paths, exploring established areas of interest or discovering new ones through a diverse array of unique courses. These courses, both on and off campus, involve academic partnerships, alliances, and relationships, including advanced studies with professors at the Claremont Colleges, opportunities at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and research at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum as well as Webb’s own Alf Museum of Paleontology. Throughout Webb's curriculum, we emphasize creative thinking and problem-solving over rote memorization, instilling skills and habits of mind essential for success in college and beyond. Webb students become master learners, adept at addressing problems, asking the right questions, and utilizing various resources to articulate and test their own answers. They are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Guided by faculty who are experts in teaching high-school-aged students and in meeting each student where they are, Webb provides a customized learning experience for every one of our 400+ students. Webb’s CORE Program is dynamic, with a curriculum that adapts to reflect students' interests, learning expectations, and the current moment.

Department Director Nina Butler-Roberts

Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Average Class Size: 16

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 57

Number of AP Courses Offered: 5

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 90.0%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Noteworthy Information:
Webb offers over 60 advanced courses.

Learning Support

• Evening Study Assistance
• Technology Center

English

• Creative Writing
• Honors
• Literature

History

• Asian History
• Classical History
• European History
• Honors
• Medieval History
• United States History
• World History

Foreign Languages

• Chinese-Mandarin
• French
• Spanish

Humanities / Social Sciences

• E

Sciences

• Astrophysics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Paleontology
• Physics

Math

• Algebra
• Calculus
• Statistics
• Pre-Calculus

Computer Studies

• Computer Science

Music

• Choral Music
• Orchestra

Performing / Visual Arts

• Journalism
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Multimedia

Special Programs

• Community Service
• Robotics
• Student Council
• Science Research

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 10

Average Students Per Dorm: 0

Number of Girls Dorms: 4

Number of Boys Dorms: 6

Dorm Amenities

• Game Room
• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Vending Machines

Other Dorm Amenities

Kitchenettes; Indoor/Outdoor Common Spaces

Facilities

• All-Weather Track
• Baseball Field
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Football Field
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Pool
• Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

• Soccer Fields
• Softball Field
• Tennis Courts

Clubs & Organizations

Summary: Unlike a standard high school, where only some students pursue the arts or compete in team sports, Webb is committed to having every student participate in both our arts and athletics programs. By asking students to take risks and explore new things, they come to discover their talents and passions.

Arts Department Director: Stefanie Plumley

Athletics Department Director: Steve Wishek

Notable Achievements: VWS Varsity Soccer posted an undefeated season in 2021-22, winning its league, CIF division and the CIF Southern California Regional Championship for Division 5.

Arts

• Journalism
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Multimedia

Interscholastic Sports

• Badminton
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country Running
• Diving
• Football
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Water Polo
• Wrestling

Recreational Sports

• Dance
• Yoga
• Fitness
• Outdoor Activities

Summary: Webb knows colleges and how to match students with opportunities, whether it’s a small, select liberal arts college, an Ivy League school, or a large university. Our placement results speak for themselves. Each year, 90% of the graduating class attends a college ranked in the top 10% (based on data from U.S. News & World Report on 1,600 accredited 4-year colleges and universities in the U.S.). Furthermore, 100% of those who apply are admitted to a selective four-year college or university.

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100.0%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile	1,390	1,400
75th percentile	1,510	1,540

Notable Alumni

Quotes From Alumni

Summary: For information about Webb's summer programs, visit www.webb.org/summer.

Department Director: Susanna Linsley