The Webb Schools (CA)
Overview
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.
Academics
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.
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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.