The Webb Schools
Making friends from Los Angeles to London. Digging for dinosaur fossils. Performing Shakespeare. Printing in 3D. Cheering on the home team. Discovering your strengths. Living by a code of honor. Pursuing your dreams. Accomplishing your goals.
Surprise yourself at The Webb Schools.
Trying new things is what The Webb Schools are all about. We utilize hands-on learning opportunities to encourage our students to be curious and open minded, and to lean into new challenges. Our community is our most important resource, helping students learn from their mistakes as well as their victories to instill honor and build character.
Spend some time on our campus and meet our community. You will discover our spirit of courage and unbounded thinking.
AN EDUCATION FOR REAL LIFE
At Webb, we combine rigorous classwork with experiential learning to give students a truly interdisciplinary liberal arts education. Our humanities program is rooted in history, English literature, and art, but is also an exploration in dance, music, film, and media studies. Freshman science finds common ground in paleontology, biology, and genetics, while mathematics tackles real-life problems drawn from physics and astronomy. Webb students develop into nimble and creative thinkers, prepared to lead in our complex and ever-changing global community.
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ACADEMICS
Designed by Webb faculty, Advanced Studies courses go beyond AP courses by giving students access to cutting-edge research and academic partnerships with prominent Southern California organizations and institutions. ADVANCED STUDY COURSE EXAMPLES
ADVANCED PLACEMENT OFFERINGS
LA Literary Culture Explore the literary culture of L.A. from the 1800s to present, especially the relationship between film and literature and the rise of noir.
Calculus AB & BC Chinese Language & Culture Statistics Biology Chemistry Environmental Science French Language & Culture Physics C Spanish Language & Culture Spanish Literature & Culture
Culture & Politics of the Border Examine contemporary U.S./Mexico border issues, such as immigration, national security, and trade through the lens of history, culture, and politics. Biotechnology Learn DNA isolation, gene cloning, DNA barcoding, bacterial and plant transformation, and more through our partnership with UC Riverside’s Neil A. Campbell Science Learning Laboratory.
Our Southern California partnerships give students meaningful and exciting learning opportunities way beyond the classroom:
UC Riverside, Biotechnology Harvey Mudd, Computer Science Pomona College, Organic Chemistry Western Medical School, Anatomy & Physiology Keck Graduate Institute, Drug Discovery Summer Program Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden Japan Foundation Richard Nixon Library Pomona College, London Handel Players CMC Athenaeum Harvey Mudd, Physics Lab Autry Museum of the American West LA Museum of the Holocaust Jet Propulsion Laboratory LA Philharmonic Huntington Library Mural Mile LA TechStars, Innovator’s Edge 2019 ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS (18–19 )
AN EDUCATION FOR REAL LIFE
At Webb, we combine rigorous classwork with experiential learning to give students a truly interdisciplinary liberal arts education. Our humanities program is rooted in history, English literature, and art, but is also an exploration in dance, music, film, and media studies. Freshman science finds common ground in paleontology, biology, and genetics, while mathematics tackles real-life problems drawn from physics and astronomy. Webb students develop into nimble and creative thinkers, prepared to lead in our complex and ever-changing global community.
From Hemingway to hip-hop dance, The Webb Schools teach the values of curiosity and an open mind.
Designed by Webb faculty, Advanced Studies courses go beyond AP courses by giving students access to cutting-edge research and unique partnerships with prominent Southern California organizations and institutions. ADVANCED STUDY COURSE EXAMPLES
ADVANCED PLACEMENT OFFERINGS
LA Literary Culture Explore the literary culture of L.A. from the 1800s to present, especially the relationship between film and literature and the rise of noir.
Calculus AB and BC Chinese Language & Culture Statistics Biology Chemistry Environmental Science French Language & Culture Physics C Spanish Language & Culture Spanish Literature & Culture
Culture & Politics of the Border Examine contemporary U.S./Mexico border issues, such as immigration, national security and trade through the lens of history, culture and politics. Biotechnology Using cutting-edge equipment at Webb and UC Riverside’s Neil A. Campbell Science Learning Laboratory, learn DNA isolation, gene cloning, DNA barcoding, bacterial and plant transformation and more.
For more information about the many opportunities you can explore in class, visit webb.org/curriculum.
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ACADEMICS
Our Southern California partnerships give students meaningful and exciting learning opportunities way beyond the classroom:
UC Riverside | Biotechnology Harvey Mudd | Computer Science Pomona College | Organic Chemistry Western Medical School | Anatomy & Physiology Keck Graduate Institute | Drug Discovery Summer Program ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH FACULTY AT
Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden Japan Foundation Richard Nixon Library Pomona College London Handel Players CMC Athenaeum Harvey Mudd Physics Lab Autry Museum of the American West LA Museum of the Holocaust Jet Propulsion Laboratory LA Philharmonic Huntington Library Mural Mile LA TechStars Innovator’s Edge 2019 FIELD STUDIES AT
“At Webb, learning begins from a place of inquiry and prioritizes a cycle of experimentation, collaboration, and reflection. We have the privilege of our location, allowing us to use the San Gabriel Mountains, the Claremont Colleges, and greater Los Angeles as an extension of our classrooms. Experiential learning takes place both inside and outside the traditional classroom as teachers take on the roll of guides and partners in inquiry.� DR. SUSANNA LINSLEY Director of Experiential Learning
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ACADEMICS
Webb students take at least two years of classes in the arts. They complement their studies with honors classes, clubs and activities, private lessons, fine arts labs, visiting artist workshops, and self-designed projects.
Theater Our program includes a signature intro class, as well as Shakespeare Through Performance and advanced performance workshops. Visual Arts and Media Arts Coursework explores drawing, painting, and sculpture as well as contemporary performance and installation practices. The Media Lab gives students the freedom to pursue their own photography, film, animation, and 3D printing projects. Dance Contemporary choreography blends elements and techniques from ballet, jazz, modern, and hip-hop dance.
The Raymond M. Alf Museum is the nation’s only accredited museum of paleontology on a high school campus. All Webb students are introduced to the museum in ninth grade, as part of their science coursework. Those who find a passion for paleontology go on to assist with new research and learn about artifact conservation and display.
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Our Peccary Trips bring all students to the deserts of California, Utah, and Montana to unearth evolutionary secrets. Working side-by-side with Alf Museum staff, they extract specimens from their ancient beds and transport them back to the museum to be cleaned and prepared for study.
ACADEMICS
A HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Webb students have plenty to bond over, including barbecues, karaoke, faculty dinners, pizza nights, and Sunday Snack. But some of the most meaningful experiences can be found by just hanging out—baking cookies at your teacher’s house, laughing about that thing that happened in class, screening your favorite movie, and having great conversations about life with friends.
DORMS When you join The Webb Schools, you join a 24/7 community that’s built by you, for you. A community meant to foster independence and feed the smart, curious, independent mind. Our residential program is geared toward providing students with what they need while helping them to explore their independence. Beyond the rooms are communal living spaces where social events, often organized by our dorm prefects, take shape.
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STUDENT LIFE
“One of my favorite weekend activities is going on hikes with my teachers. They bring you to beautiful locations in the San Bernardino mountains, you drink cocoa and eat smores, and it feels so nice to get out into nature!” NICHOLA MONROE ’22
A HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Webb students have plenty to bond over, including barbecues, karaoke, faculty dinners, pizza nights, and Sunday Snack. But some of the most meaningful experiences can be found by just hanging out—baking cookies at your teacher’s house, laughing about that thing that happened in class, screening your favorite movie, and having great conversations about life with friends.
From trail runs with your best friend to ice cream runs with your physics teacher, relationships are nurtured 24/7. DORMS
When you join The Webb Schools, “One of my favorite weekend you join a 24/7 community that’s activities is going on hikes built by you, for you. A communiwith my teachers. They bring ty meant to foster independence you to beautiful locations in and feed the smart, curious, the San Bernardino mountains, independent mind. Our residential program is geared toward providing students with what they need while helping them to explore their independence. Beyond the rooms are communal living spaces where social events, often organized by our dorm prefects, take shape.
your drink cocoa and eat smores, and it feels so nice to get out into nature!” NICHOLA MONROE ’22
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STUDENT LIFE
WEEKENDS
On Saturdays and Sundays, Webb sponsors special events like games, student performances, Theme Week, the Jubilee Music Festival, Webb Day, and dances. The weekend is also a time to explore Southern California, with excursions to nature trails, beaches, museums, concerts, plays, and shops.
DINING Sharing a meal is just one of the ways you will find community at Webb. Bump into friends at our self-served breakfasts and lunches, and then reconnect after a long day of study and activity at our leisurely, family-style dinners. Enjoy old favorites and discover new ones during our special, festive meals, which honor global holidays and traditions and celebrate our diversity.
ATHLETICS Webb’s Athletics build character and self-confidence while encouraging teamwork and commitment. Every student participates in at least one team sport during the school year.
Our robust, competitive program accommodates all skill levels, and many of our graduates continue to play in college.
ACTIVITIES & CLUBS At The Webb Schools, there is always fun in trying something new. Overcoming stage fright, improving a tennis game, exploring a passion by volunteering—our students learn to take their best shots, even if they sometimes miss. This is where lifelong pursuits are discovered and nurtured.
BADMINTON BASEBALL BASKETBALL CROSS COUNTRY FOOTBALL GOLF SOCCER SOFTBALL SWIMMING & DIVING TENNIS TRACK & FIELD TRIATHLON VOLLEYBALL WATER POLO WRESTLING WEBB TEAMS
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STUDENT LIFE
UNBOUNDED THINKING
At Webb, the world is our classroom. Our students take advantage of experiential learning opportunities through signature programs as well as independent study and exploration. Every other spring, Webb students and faculty set out on small-group adventures throughout Southern California for Unbounded Days. Approximately 30 excursions are offered, each designed to broaden perspectives, encourage creative thinking, and inspire reflection. Unbounded Days remind students that their potential is limitless, and that the possibilities for learning are endless.
LOS ANGELES AND BEYOND
CLAREMONT, CA
The Los Angeles area offers unparalleled entertainment and cultural experiences. See an exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum, hike to the Griffith Observatory, explore Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, attend a Lakers, Dodgers, or Kings game, and so much more.
Known as “the city of trees and PhDs,” Claremont is home to the prestigious Claremont Colleges and a charming downtown village of shops, cafes, and restaurants. The city has been ranked the fifth-best place to live in the United States and the best city in California by Money magazine. Fly into one of the three airports nearby. Ontario International Airport is only a 20-minute car ride away!
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UNBOUNDED DAYS
Los Angeles National Forest
Have a blast touring NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Space X, or the California Science Center.
Journey to Utah and Montana on Peccary Trips to collect ancient specimens to study back at the Alf Museum.
Share eureka moments with Claremont College science faculty in their state-of-the-art labs—one of many ways Webb partners with the consortium.
Immerse yourself in the great outdoors—plenty of hiking, camping, skiing, and beach trips await!
WEBB BY THE NUMBERS
6:1 STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO
83%
The Raymond M. Alf Museum is the only paleontology museum located on a high school campus
OF FACULTY HOLD ADVANCED DEGREES 16% FULL-TIME FACULTY WITH DOCTORATES AVERAGE 17 YEARS OF TEACHING
There are more than 4,500 Webb alumni in 50 states and Washington, D.C., and 46 countries.
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AVERAGE DAYS OF SUNSHINE PER YEAR
30+ published articles
COAUTHORED BY STUDENTS IN ACADEMIC JOURNALS OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS
175,000 paleontological specimens
IN THE MUSEUM, 95% OF WHICH WERE DISCOVERED BY STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF
SO WHAT’S A PECCARY? In 1936, Raymond Alf and Bill Webb ’39 discovered a mammal skull on a fossil-collection trip. It was identified as a 15-million-year-old species of ancient peccary—a distant cousin of the pig. From there, the Alf Museum and our signature Peccary Trips were born.
90% of Webb graduates go on to attend schools rated top 10% in the nation.
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410 students
National Merit Recognition Graduates
65% BOARDING STUDENTS 35% DAY STUDENTS 49% WEBB SCHOOL OF CALIFORNIA 51% VIVIAN WEBB SCHOOL 21% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 40% STUDENTS OF COLOR
+ 41 FINALISTS + 67 SEMI-FINALISTS
1340 mean SAT score
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WEBB BY THE NUMBERS
Webb boasts 40+ studentrun clubs, including: Anime Club Basketball Club Bike Club Black Student Union Bookworm Club Classical Club Current Affairs Club Empowering Student Voices Environmental Club Fair Trade Club Feminist Club French Club Girl Up Webb Schools Golf Club Helping Hearts iPhoto Club Jewish Club Korean Club KWEB LGBT+ Club Math Club Mock Trial Club Multiculturalism Awareness & Pluralism Paws for a Cause Peace4Kids Peccary Club Philosophy Club Physics Club Ping Pong Club Prison Library Club Project Disarm Hate Shoe Designing Club Ski and Snowboard Club Social Entrepreneurship Club Sports Analysis Club Star Wars Club USITT Student Chapter Visual Arts and Politics Webb Investment Club Webb Platoon/Paintball Club Webb Robotics Club Webb String Chamber Women in Debate Club
A CENTURY OF EXCELLENCE
In 1922, Thompson Webb founded The Webb Schools with 14 boys, four teachers, and an “unbounded spirit.” Webb’s mission was to provide young people with a superior education that instilled a sense of character and honor. Since then, The Webb Schools have expanded to include the world-class Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, Vivian Webb School, stateof-the-art science and computer labs, and fully networked dormitories and classrooms.
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LEGACY
100 YEARS OF MORAL COURAGE As we look toward our Centennial Celebration in 2022, we continue to take pride in cultivating students who are unafraid to speak out and stand up for what is right, in both big and small ways every day.
OUR MISSION
The mission of The Webb Schools will always be to provide an exemplary learning community that nurtures and inspires boys and girls to become men and women who think boldly, mindfully, and creatively; act with honor and moral courage; lead with distinction; serve with a generous spirit.
HONOR CODE
The Webb community commits to acting with best intentions, common sense, and concern for the safety of self and others. Members of our community are honest in word and deed and respect each other’s person and property. Above all, they not only accept responsibility for their own actions, but also feel responsibility for the actions of their peers.
A CENTURY OF EXCELLENCE
In 1922, Thompson Webb founded The Webb Schools with 14 boys, four teachers, and an “unbounded spirit.” Webb’s mission was to provide young people with a superior education that instilled a sense of character and honor.
At The Webb Schools, we trust each other to do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
Since then, The Webb Schools have expanded to include the world-class Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, the Vivian Webb School, stateof-the-art science and computer labs, and fully networked dormitories and classrooms.
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HONOR CODE
The Webb community commits to acting with best intentions, common sense, and concern for the safety of self and others. Members of our community are honest in word and deed and respect each other’s person and property. They accept responsibility not only for their own actions, but feel responsibility for the actions of their peers.
THE TWO-SCHOOL MODEL
Our two-school model is central to The Webb Schools experience and the foundation of our success. For the first two years, single-gender classrooms create a personalized, responsive educational environment. As juniors and seniors, boys and girls move to co-ed classrooms, sharing knowledge, perspectives, and experiences that enhance their learning.
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LEGACY
WEBB SCHOOL OF CALIFORNIA
VIVIAN WEBB SCHOOL
Webb School of California was founded in 1922 to educate boys, and to call them to lives of honor and character.
Vivian Webb School began in 1981 to educate girls, and to inspire them to use their voices with confidence.
NONBINARY AND GENDER-NONCONFORMING STUDENTS We welcome nonbinary and gender-nonconforming students. Our policies and guidelines support student wellbeing and foster the respectful expression of difference.
“ There are a lot of components of life at Webb that make it feel like another home. Since our Webb community is so strong, everyone supports and respects each other, causing students to feel more comfortable being themselves.” GABY TRAUTTMANSDORFF ’22
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LEGACY
BOARDING SCHOOL OUTCOMES
Boarding school students spend significantly more time exercising, playing sports, and working on creative projects. Boarding school graduates complete their degrees faster, at higher rates, from more selective colleges and universities.
Here are just a few of the colleges and universities that our graduates have gone on to attend over the past 10 years: Babson College Barnard College Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Bryn Mawr College Brown University Cal Poly Pomona Carnegie Mellon University Chapman University Claremont McKenna College Columbia University Cornell University Davidson College Emory University Georgetown University George Washington University Harvard University Harvey Mudd College Johns Hopkins University Loyola Marymount University New York University (NYU) Northwestern University Occidental College Pepperdine University Pitzer College Pomona College Scripps College Southern Methodist University Stanford University Trinity University University of California (top three: UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD) University of Chicago University of Pennsylvania University of Puget Sound University of Redlands University of San Diego (USD) University of San Francisco University of Southern California (USC) Wellesley College
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BEYOND WEBB
Dr. Sandra Siew Pin Lee, also known as Dr. Pimple Popper. American dermatologist and YouTuber is known for her online videos and her TV series Dr. Pimple Popper, on TLC.
BOARDING SCHOOL OUTCOMES
Boarding school students spend significantly more time exercising, playing sports, and working on creative projects. Boarding school graduates complete their degrees faster, at higher rates, from more selective colleges and universities.
Space explorer? Opera singer? CEO? Whoever you decide to be, Webb gives you a community you can lean on for life.
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BEYOND WEBB
Dr. Sandra Siew Pin Lee ’88, also known as Dr. Pimple Popper, is an American dermatologist and YouTuber known for her online videos and her TV series Dr. Pimple Popper, on TLC.
WEBB@WORK
“I feel a sense of community with my fellow alumni. Knowing that I am out in the world operating not on my own, but with a rich history of people, education, resources, and connections behind me gives me a sense of confidence and belonging that I’m privileged to have.” PILAR MITCHELL CAMPBELL ’04
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The Webb@Work program taps into our network of 4,500 alumni across the globe to offer Webb grads college and post-college internships at high-profile companies and organizations. Recent placements include positions in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore, and Seoul.
A FEW NOTABLE ALUMNI Caroline Adler ’00 Former special assistant to President Obama and communications director to First Lady Michelle Obama Samantha Ainsley ’07 Senior software engineer & technical lead, Google computer engineer, and Google.com Fellow Tyler Bensinger ’80 Television writer and producer, This Is Us, The Good Wife, Parenthood James D. Burke ‘42 Retired Jet Propulsion Lab lunar settlement and exploration expert Ariel Fan ’10 President and chief executive officer of GreenWealth Energy Solutions George F. Getty ’42 (1924–1973) Executive Vice President and COO, Getty Oil Sari Gruber ’89 Opera soprano Karen G. Hales ’87, Ph.D. Professor of Biology, Davidson College 22
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APPLYING TO THE WEBB SCHOOLS AFFORDING WEBB
Complete the online inquiry form at webb.org/apply.
Submit the online application.
The Webb Schools award $5.5 million annually in need-based aid. Applications for aid are available through School and Student Services for Financial Aid (SSS): sssbynais.org. The deadline to apply for aid is January 15.
Visiting The Webb Schools is a great way to get a feel for our campus and community. Attend a tour, talk with current students.
Register for and schedule your admission test.
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GETTING TO WEBB
Application Available
August 1
Application Deadline
January 15 Deadline to Schedule Interview
January 15 VISIT US
Apply for financial aid, if necessary.
IMPORTANT DATES
Schedule a tour and interview.
Complete optional Character Skills Snapshot.
Our proximity to Los Angeles makes us a short drive away from several major airports—and only 20 minutes away from Ontario International Airport. You can also visit webb.org/admission, explore our website, or contact us at admission@webb.org to find more information on student life, the application process, financial aid, and so much more.
Deadline to Conduct Interview
January 31
Admission Decision Notification
March 10
We are here to support you on your path of learning, growth, and discovery. We look forward to meeting you!
1175 West Baseline Road Claremont, CA 91711-2199 (909) 482-5214 webb.org