Summary: Webb offers a unique and rigorous college preparatory curriculum that blurs the lines between traditional disciplines. The humanities core, for example, lies at the intersection of English, literature, art, history and more. Freshman science finds common ground with paleontology, biology and modern genetics, and sophomore science integrates chemistry and physics. Juniors and seniors engage in original research that they publish in peer reviewed journals and present at professional conferences. In total, Webb offers more than 125 courses, including a core college preparatory curriculum, honors, AP and Webb's own Advanced Studies courses for in-depth topical studies.
Department Director Michael Hoe
Student/Teacher Ratio:
6:1
Average Class Size: 16
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 64
Number of AP Courses Offered: 12
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 83%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Noteworthy Information:
A historic $100 million donation will fuel ongoing innovation in academics of the kind that has made Webb a global leader in unbounded education for 100 years.
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
Sciences
- Astrophysics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Paleontology
- Physics
Math
Computer Studies
Music
Performing / Visual Arts
- Journalism
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Multimedia
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Robotics
- Student Council
- Science Research
Distinctive or New Programs
- Ninth- and 10th-grade courses in English, math, science and history are taught in single-sex settings. Courses in 11th and 12th grades are co-ed.
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%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
25th percentile |
1,390 |
1,400 |
|
75th percentile |
1,510 |
1,540 |
|
Notable Alumni
Julia Marciari-Alexander
Class of 1985
Executive Director, Walters Art Museum
Caroline Adler
Class of 2000
Former Special Assistant to President Obama
Samantha Ainsley
Class of 2007
Senior Software Engineer, Netflix
Ariel Fan
Class of 2010
CEO, GreenWealth Energy
John Scalzi
Class of 1987
New York Times Best-selling Author
Josh Marshall
Class of 1987
Editor and Publisher of TalkingPointsMemo.com
Jim Drasdo
Class of 1963
Capital Research and Management Group
Mark Lee
Class of 1985
Architect, Dean of Harvard Graduate School of Design
Art Clokey
Class of 1939
Creator of Gumby
Quotes From Alumni
“I always remember that Webb taught its students that character counts. Over the years when I've come across difficult moments and have had to decide how to handle them I always revert to Webb's motto, "character counts."”
-, Class of 1998, JD Law University of Minnesota
“Because of my Webb education I was able to go on to be a first-generation college student and go to college happy and confident about my personal growth that I had experienced at Webb.”
-, Class of 2005, Harvard University Yale MBA Student
“It was an environment where you could do what you want and pursue your interests.”
-, Class of 1980, Award-winning Research Physicist
“It was an environment where you could do what you want and pursue your interests.”
-Henry Kapteyn, Class of 1980, Award-winning Research Physicist
“I always remember that Webb taught its students that character counts. Over the years when I've come across difficult moments and have had to decide how to handle them I always revert to Webb's motto, "character counts."”
-Eissa Villasenor, Class of 1998, JD Law University of Minnesota
“Because of my Webb education I was able to go on to be a first-generation college student and go to college happy and confident about my personal growth that I had experienced at Webb.”
-Brittan Smith, Class of 2005, Harvard University Yale MBA Student
Summary: For information about Webb's summer programs, visit www.webb.org/summer.
Department Director: Susanna Linsley
Junior Scholars Program
Description: We offer boarding programs for rising seventh-, eighth- and ninth-graders in paleontology, leadership, digital arts or science & engineering. Students receive access to state-of-the-art science facilities, a digital media lab and makerspace, Alf Museum of Paleontology and the Webb observatory. Classes are taught by the faculty at The Webb Schools, one of only four independent high schools ever to receive a donation of $100 million in recognition of its impact on student lives.
Director: Susanna Linsley
Application Deadline:
Start Date: 2022-07-08
End Date: 2022-07-28
Tuition From: 2800
Tuition To: 2950
Website: https://www.webb.org/summer
Boarding: Boarding
Financial Aid Available: Yes