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Commonwealth School

151 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116-0211 -

School Notes Overview:

Commonwealth School's mission is to educate young people from diverse backgrounds to become knowledgeable, thoughtful, and creative adults, capable of careful analysis, fruitful cooperation, and deep commitment. Commonwealth aims to be a school to with the highest standards of academic excellence; where students learn to think for themselves and to exercise responsibility and initiative in their actions; with a community of talented teachers and promising students from diverse backgrounds; that takes maximum advantage of its rich urban setting; where arts are a vital element of daily life; that provides the friendly atmosphere of a small, supportive community; and that helps students establish the foundation for rewarding and productive lives....

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School Overview:

	Commonwealth School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded	1958
County	Suffolk County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	151 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	28%	21%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 35 students
	Grade 10 - 41 students
	Grade 11 - 38 students
	Grade 12 - 37 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	35 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	84%
Average Class Size	12
Number of AP Courses	16
	Advanced Courses
	English	Modern European History
	US History	French
	Latin	Spanish
	Economics	Music theory
	Biology	Chemistry
	Physics	Introduction to Organic Chemistry (Chem 3)
	Computer Programing	Software Engineering
	Calculus	Ab
	Calculus BC	Theoretical Calcul
Average SAT score	725
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	160 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Jan. 10 / Feb. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost	$32,390
Tuition Notes	$32,390 is the total cost of attending. There are no additional fees.
% on Financial Aid	35%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$20,200
Acceptance Rate	40%
Head of School	William Wharton
Admissions Director	Helene Carter
Sport
Total Sports Offered	8
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cross Country	Dance
	Fencing	Soccer
	Squash	Ultimate Frisbee
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	13
	Extracurriculars
	Amnesty International	Chess Team
	Commonwealth Cares (community service)	Current Events
	Debate team	Diversity Committee
	Environmental Club	Improv Club
	Literary Magazine	Model UN
	Outdoors Club	Science Team
	Yearbook

School Notes:

Commonwealth's mission is to educate young people from diverse backgrounds to become knowledgeable, thoughtful, and creative adults, capable of careful analysis, fruitful cooperation, and deep commitment. Commonwealth aims to be a school to with the highest standards of academic excellence; where students learn to think for themselves and to exercise responsibility and initiative in their actions; with a community of talented teachers and promising students from diverse backgrounds; that takes maximum advantage of its rich urban setting; where arts are a vital element of daily life; that provides the friendly atmosphere of a small, supportive community; and that helps students establish the foundation for rewarding and productive lives.
Profile last updated: 08/13/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (02116)	School Zip (02116)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	19,682 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	73%	43%
Population Average Age	34 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	1.6 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$60,467	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	34% / 66%	58% / 42%