About

Culture & Community

You belong at Webb!

Webb is an inclusive school community characterized by openness, acceptance, and empathy, where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. Located in Southern California, one of the most diverse areas in the US, our community is enriched by the different perspectives, beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Embracing diversity in all its forms is crucial to our mission, especially our commitment to providing a top-tier learning environment that nurtures future leaders who think, act, lead, and serve.

As a community of learners, Webb is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment that celebrates and honors all individuals. We respect individual differences, including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

Our culture is deeply rooted in the school’s mission and values. From the moment you join the Webb family, your talents, perspectives, and engagement are both welcomed and expected. We cherish the creativity that emerges from diverse viewpoints, honor our students’ rich cultural experiences, and strive to create a sense of belonging for every member of our school community.

Webb is committed to creating a community where students can explore their differences and build on their common humanity. Our students learn to have productive dialogue with people of differing viewpoints in ways that challenge them and prepare them for the world.

Commitment to Diversity

The Webb Schools are committed to fostering an inclusive school community characterized by openness, acceptance, and empathy, where all members are valued, respected, and supported. Our community is strengthened by the diverse views, beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Embracing diversity in all its many forms is essential to our mission: in particular, our call to provide an exemplary learning community that nurtures future leaders who will act with honor and moral courage and serve with a generous spirit.

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Empowering Student Voices Initiative (ESVI)

Empowering Student Voices Initiative (ESVI) is a student group that promotes student voice regarding identity, equity, and justice through platforms for discussion and facilitation of community-wide education.
Affinity Groups
Webb has a wide variety of student affinity groups and clubs that foster friendship, support, diversity, and inclusion. Examples include:
- Asian Affinity Group
- Black Affinity Group
- BIPOC Residential Affinity Group
- FLIers (First Generation / Low Income) Affinity Group
- Latinos Unidos
- LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group
- M.E. (Multiethnic/multiracial) Affinity Group
In addition to student affinity groups, Webb provides an affinity space for faculty and staff, people of color, and a space for parents of color and LGBTQ parents.
Community & Special Events
The Equity office hosts a variety of programming throughout the school year, including:
- Community Read discussions of relevant novels or texts.
- Monthly Storytelling Sessions where members of the community share their own stories in their own words.
- Cultural celebrations include Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month, Lunar New Year, a Ramadan feast, and a Black Excellence celebration.
- Diversity & Community Symposium where students, faculty, and staff participate in and lead educational sessions for the whole community.
Special events outside of campus include attending the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Student Diversity Leadership Conference and the NAIS People of Color Conference.
Alumni Engagement
As a global learning community for 100+ years, Webb is proud of our nearly 5,000 alumni from all 50 states and 46 countries. We offer a variety of affinity groups with the Alumni Council, including:
- Women of Webb
- Latinos of Webb