Commonwealth School
Tel: (617)266-7525
- 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.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1957 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 150 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 38%
State avg.: 23% |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 74%
|
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 16 courses |
| 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, |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 10 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $41,271 |
| Tuition Notes | Additional fees of $1,629 |
| % on Financial Aid | 30%
|
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $29,320 |
| Admissions Director | Carrie Healy |
| Admissions Associate | Lindsay Ewing |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Sailing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Ultimate FrisbeeBasketball, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Sailing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 13 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Chess Team, Commonwealth Cares (community service), Debate team, Diversity Committee, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Environmental Club, Jazz Ensemble, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Orchestra, Robotics Club, Science Team, Yearbook Chess Team, Debate team, Jazz Ensemble, Model UN, Orchestra, Robotics Club, Science Team, Yearbook, Commonwealth Cares (community service), Diversity Committee, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Environmental Club, Literary Magazine, |
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 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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