Commonwealth School in Boston, MA - Niche
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Commonwealth School
  • Private
  • BOSTON, MA
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Commonwealth School

#2 in Best Private High Schools in Massachusetts
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • 9-12
  • BOSTON, MA
  • 43 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      B
    commschool.org
    (617) 266-7525
    151 COMMONWEALTH AVE
    BOSTON, MA 02116
    About Commonwealth School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 16
    Application Fee
    $60
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $55,400
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    30%
    Average Financial Aid
    $40,164
    From Commonwealth School

    Commonwealth is a private co-ed high school dedicated to adventurous intellectual and artistic exploration—where creativity and individuality flourish. Our curriculum is rooted in rigorous analysis, focused attention, and inquiry. Students take full advantage of our Boston location to pursue scholarly research, independent projects, and community service.

    Faculty work closely with students to explore their unique interests, develop problem-solving skills, and boost their confidence. Examples of college-level electives include Axiomatic Set Theory, Shakespeare & the Fairy Tale, Programming Languages, and Advanced Topics in Neuroscience.

    Students come to Commonwealth in search of peers as kind, inquisitive, passionate, and principled as they are—and they find them in a close-knit community of 154 students from 40+ communities around Boston. Together, they push themselves academically, pursue new interests, and grow into thoughtful young adults who excel in college, career, and life.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1510
    58 responses
    Average ACT
    34
    10 responses
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    Uncommon On and Off the Field

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    The exuberance that characterizes Commonwealth students in the classroom also shows up on the soccer field, the basketball court, the fencing piste, and all the other places Mermaids play sports. Whether they’re climbing a rock wall in South Boston or sailing on the Charles River, our students throw themselves into their athletics. And their zeal extends to the way they cheer one another on.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    77%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 13 responses
    Poll
    77%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 13 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 13 responses
    • Hancock, bi-annual school-wide camping trip
      69%
    • baking for incoming freshmen
      15%
    • Spirit Week
      15%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    154
    77%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 13 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 13 responses
    8%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 13 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    5:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 13 responses
    Poll
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 13 responses
    Poll
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 13 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    77%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 13 responses
    62%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 13 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 13 responses

    Living in the Area

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    A+
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    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C minus
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      C minus
    Median Household Income
    $121,150
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $2,682
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $1,571,945
    National
    $281,900
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