The Cambridge School of Weston

45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493
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The Cambridge School of Weston Photo #1 - With over 250 courses to choose from, our dynamic curriculum allows students to balance engaging foundational courses with exploration and in-depth study as they choose from offerings like: "Multivariable Calculus," "The Biology of Cancer," "Wearable Art," "Japanese Women Writers," and "U.S. Cold War and Vietnam."
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The Cambridge School of Weston Photo #1 - With over 250 courses to choose from, our dynamic curriculum allows students to balance engaging foundational courses with exploration and in-depth study as they choose from offerings like: "Multivariable Calculus," "The Biology of Cancer," "Wearable Art," "Japanese Women Writers," and "U.S. Cold War and Vietnam."
The Cambridge School of Weston Photo #2 - Our program, known as the Mod System, offers breadth, depth, and intensity you won't find at any other high school. Within its 6x6 framework (six terms of six weeks each), you'll choose from over 250 different classes, crafting a schedule that prepares you for the rigor of college study, allows you to dig deep into current areas of interest.
The Cambridge School of Weston Photo #3 - The athletic program at CSW strives to cultivate each student's appreciation of the lifelong benefits of physical activity. Students choose from a wide range of athletic pursuits from interscholastic teams like soccer, basketball, and tennis to recreational activities like cycling, rock climbing, and yoga.
The Cambridge School of Weston Photo #4 - When you live on CSW's campus, you get to know this community through a uniquely focused lens. You'll have additional access to teachers, facilities, friends, and all of the resources and cultural opportunities Greater Boston has to offer. And with all that happens on weekends and after hours, there's no shortage of excitement.
The Cambridge School of Weston Photo #5 - At CSW, we understand that students who learn in an environment designed to be equitable and inclusive extend their understanding beyond their biases and assumptions. We are the only high school in the country with a Social Justice Graduation Requirement.
The Cambridge School of Weston Photo #6 - Creative thinking and the willingness to take risks are essential objectives of our program, and crucial to your success in a rapidly changing world. At CSW, the arts are deeply embedded into our curriculum and carry the same weight as traditional academic classes. Our arts courses offer tremendous depth and variety from 3D printing and to African Dance.
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 (2024)

  • Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $72,300
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $58,500
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2023 School Data
The Cambridge School of Weston
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12, PG
8-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1886
1907
Campus Size
65 acres
130 acres

Student Body

Enrollment
310 students
310 students
% Students of Color
29%
25%
% International Students
11%
20%
% Students Boarding
27%
67%
Average SAT Score
1325
* National Avg. »View
Average ACT score
29
*National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Average Class Size
14 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
80%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size
$14 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$72,300
$64,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$58,500
$35,000
% Students on Financial Aid
30%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$36,000
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Director of Admissions
Tara Keppler
Associate Director of Admissions
Melisa Kjellander

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
17
Courses
Advanced Drawing Studio, Advanced Writing Portfolio, Advanced Writing Workshop, 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, Organic Chemistry, 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

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
42
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Advisory Board, Asian Affinity Group, Assembly Coordinators, Board of Trustees, Circle of Sisters (for women of color), Consolodated Media/Podcast, Curriculum Committee, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, I.D.E.A. Committee, Interfaith Club, Investment Club, Jewish Culture Club, Judicial Board, Junior State of America, Literary Magazine, Men of Color, Mixed Heritage Affinity Group, Neurodiversity Alliance, Peer Mentors, Photography Club, Queer People of Color, Read This!, Robotics Team, Social Justice Day, Sociedad Latinx, Sustainability Committee, Yearbook Committee

Arts and Music Programs:
African Dance, Dance Concert, Japanese Cooking, Rock/Pop Ensemble, The Gryphtones A Cappella Group, The Haiti Project

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Badminton Club, Dodgeball, Golf, Kundalini Yoga, Pilates, Running for Fitness, Student Government (ASB), Wilderness Program, Zumba

College Matriculation

Year: 2014 - 2018
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
Oberlin College
13
American University
12
Smith College
12
Bennington College
11
University of Vermont
11
New York University
10
Colorado College
9
Northeastern University
9
Columbia University
8
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
8

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 global citizens 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. 
  • The Cambridge School of Weston accreditations: NEASC
  • 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 $72,300 for boarding students and $58,500 for day students.
What schools are The Cambridge School of Weston often compared to?
The Cambridge School of Westonis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Academy by visitors of our site.
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.
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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Class of 1980
5.00
UMass Boston
I started very soon after the module system started at CSW. The module academic system coupled with an integrated studies design or approach to curricula are two aspects that truly make CSW unique.In addition. . .

Class of 2016
5.00
University of Vermont
The Cambridge School of Weston is a liberal arts institution filled with some of the most incredible teachers in the world. The atmosphere is incredible. There is a special place for every student, teacher, and. . .

Class of 2004
5.00
Hamilton College
The academic program at CSW was surely the most obvious attribute that made it unlike any other school. The "module program" , along with broad requirements, allowed a really personalized and self-directed education. At no. . .
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  • Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $72,300
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $58,500
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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