The Cambridge School Of Weston
A leader among America's progressive independent schools, The Cambridge School of Weston has been at the forefront of educational innovation since 1886.
At CSW, creative, motivated students embrace challenging work and address complex questions - with curiosity and courage.
Inspired by the diverse perspectives and high expectations of our justice-minded community, students here find and develop what is extraordinary in themselves and in the world around them.
Students choose from more than 250+ courses through our unique Mod System; no two student schedules are alike.
A CSW education is not simply the acquisition of content and proficiency. It's also a way for students to develop and refine the skills required to become informed, engaged, and effective participants in a democratic society.
Our curriculum uses primary resources and multiple perspectives, and emphasizes our commitment to human rights and social justice.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Yearly Tuition: $56,200
- Acceptance rate: 61%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Cambridge School Of Weston ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1886
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
311 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Average Class Size
14 students
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Advanced Drawing Studio, Advanced Writing Portfolio, Advanced Writing Workshop, Art & Idea, Biology of Cancer, Calculus (A, B, C), Contemporary Improvisation, Electrochemistry and Battery Design, Ethics of Science, Examining Media as a Mirror: A Statistical and Visual Approach to Deconstructing False Narratives, French Elective: La Culture Francophone, Issues in Global and National Public Health: Analysis and Action, Mandarin Elective: Chinese Society and Culture through the Looking Glass, Marine Biology, Modernism, Molecular Biology, Multi-Variable Calculus, Music Theory 3, Neotropics of Latin America, Off Campus to China and Taiwan, Off Campus to France, Re-Ordering Chaos, Spanish Elective: Current Events in the Spanish-Speaking World, Statistics, Student Directors' Workshop, The Art of Prediction, U.S. Constitution, U.S. Jailhouse Nation!: History of Crime, Punishment, and Mass Incarceration, U.S. Voting and Elections, Zoology
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$56,200
Tuition Notes
Boarding student tuition is $69500
% on Financial Aid
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$36,000
Acceptance Rate
61%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Associate
Melisa Kjellander
Endowment Size
$14 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
53 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Board of Trustees, Curriculum Committee, Diversity Committee, Dormitory Board, Jewish Culture Club, Judicial Board, Literary Magazine, Model United Nations, United Students of Color, Yearbook Committee
Club or Organization:
Advisory Board, Asian Affinity Group, Assembly Coordinators, Black Student Union, circle of sisters (for women of color), Consolodated Media/Podcast, Dorm Leaders, Dungeons and Dragons Club, FemCo, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Interfaith Club, Investment Club, Junior State of America, Men of Color, Mixed Heritage Affinity Group, Neurodiversity Alliance, Peer Mentors, Read This!, Robotics Team, Social Justice Day, Sociedad Latinx, Sustainability Committee, TAGs, Theatre productions, White Students Against Racism
Arts and Music Programs:
African Dance, Dance Concert, Gryphtones Acappella Group, Improv Theatre, Japanese Cooking, Jazz Ensemble, Modern Dance, Rock/Pop Ensemble, Songwriting, The Gryphtones A Cappella Group, The Haiti Project
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Badminton, Dodgeball, Golf, Pilates, Wilderness Program, Yoga, Zumba
Club or Organization:
Advisory Board, Asian Affinity Group, Assembly Coordinators, Black Student Union, circle of sisters (for women of color), Consolodated Media/Podcast, Dorm Leaders, Dungeons and Dragons Club, FemCo, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Interfaith Club, Investment Club, Junior State of America, Men of Color, Mixed Heritage Affinity Group, Neurodiversity Alliance, Peer Mentors, Read This!, Robotics Team, Social Justice Day, Sociedad Latinx, Sustainability Committee, TAGs, Theatre productions, White Students Against Racism
Arts and Music Programs:
African Dance, Dance Concert, Gryphtones Acappella Group, Improv Theatre, Japanese Cooking, Jazz Ensemble, Modern Dance, Rock/Pop Ensemble, Songwriting, The Gryphtones A Cappella Group, The Haiti Project
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Badminton, Dodgeball, Golf, Pilates, Wilderness Program, Yoga, Zumba
School Notes
- The Cambridge School of Weston has been at the forefront of educational innovation since our founding in 1886. Our progressive pedagogy is rooted in the student-centered philosophy of John Dewey, who advocated active, experiential learning within a curriculum designed to accommodate the interests of individual students. In his eyes-and ours-education is not simply the acquisition of content and proficiency. It`s also a way for students to develop and refine the skills required to become informed, engaged, and effective participants in a democratic society. We believe that the world needs such citizens-individuals who not only have technical competence and skill, but who are also awake to their unique talents and who have developed ways to bring their distinctive skills and perspectives to what the world will ask of them.
- Our program develops students` abilities to explore and engage with curiosity, courage, self-awareness, discipline, open-mindedness, and a sense of personal responsibility. Purposeful classroom experiences and assessments allow students to develop and practice independent thinking, critical analysis, imaginative problem-solving, productive collaboration, and constructive risk-taking. Our curriculum uses primary resources and multiple perspectives, and emphasizes our commitment to human rights and social justice. We value creative process and challenge our students to push beyond perceived limitations and to make their work personally meaningful.
- We believe in the power of our approach to be transformative.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jennifer Coolidge - Jennifer Audrey Coolidge is an actress and comedian, best known for playing "Stifler's Mom", a role in the American Pie films, Sophie in the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls, Paulette in Legally Blonde (2001) and its sequel, Hilary Duff's character's evil st
- Aprille Ericsson-Jackson - Aprille Ericsson-Jackson is an aerospace engineer. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Ericsson-Jackson received her Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Masters of Enginee
- Ian Falconer - Ian Falconer is an illustrator, children's book author, and costume and set designer for the theater. He has created 30 covers for The New Yorker as well as other publications. Falconer is best known for the Olivia series, which features a young pig and
- Andrew Strominger - Andrew Strominger is a theoretical physicist who is the Director of Harvard's Center for the Fundamental Laws of Nature. He has made significant contributions to quantum gravity and string theory. These include his work on Calabi-Yau compactification and
- Helen Keller - Helen Keller was an author, political activist, and lecturer. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Cambridge School Of Weston cost?
The Cambridge School Of Weston's tuition is approximately $56,200 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Cambridge School Of Weston?
The acceptance rate of The Cambridge School Of Weston is 61%, which is lower than the national average of 71%.
Who are famous alumni from The Cambridge School Of Weston?
The Cambridge School Of Weston famous alumni include: Jennifer Coolidge, Aprille Ericsson-Jackson, Ian Falconer, Andrew Strominger and Helen Keller.
What sports does The Cambridge School Of Weston offer?
The Cambridge School Of Weston offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
What is The Cambridge School Of Weston's ranking?
The Cambridge School Of Weston ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Cambridge School Of Weston?
The application deadline for The Cambridge School Of Weston is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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School Reviews
5 10/6/2018
During my time at the Cambridge School of Weston, I met lifelong friends and mentors that I am still in touch with. CSW was a great place for me to grow while being a teenager and I had an amazing experience. It definitely takes a certain type of student to attend the Cambridge School, given the unconventional module system. I really used the mod system to my benefit and felt as though I could maximize my learning with it and fill up my schedule with everything I wanted to take. I was also a boarding student at CSW. I lived close enough to be a day student but I decided to board for a different experience and found the community I was looking for among the boarders. It was great to have some freedom and independence but also still have guidance as a boarding student. The Cambridge School of Weston is in no way your average high school, and that's why it was perfect for me.
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