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The Cambridge School of Weston
Georgian Road, Weston, MA 02493 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 781-642-8650

The Cambridge School of Weston in Weston, Massachusetts, is a progressive coeducational day and boarding school for grades 9 through 12. Established in 1886, the school is dedicated to fostering individual strengths and multiple intelligences through a wide range of courses and variety of teaching styles. The school’s unique module scheduling system fosters deep learning and innovative teaching in all disciplines, including visual and performing arts.
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 6-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1886 1900
Campus Size 65 acres 137 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 325 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 15% 18%
Percent International Students 10% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 25% 70%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1690 - 2040 -
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 1 14
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 70% 61%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $5 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $45,350 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $34,100 $22,720
Percent Students on Financial Aid 23% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $23,200 $17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 57% 59%
Director of Admissions Trish Saunders
Associate Director of Admissions Judith Ellen
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 1 14


AP/Calculus 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 7 13


BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryField Hockey
SoccerTennis
Ultimate Frisbee 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 49 23
 
 
Activities CommitteeAdvisory Board
Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International
Board of TrusteesBoarding Life Committee
ChorusCommunity Service Committee
CyclingDance
Dance ConcertDiversity Committee
Dorm BoardEnvironmental Club
FencingGay/Straight Alliance
Hip Hop Dance GroupIndoor Rock Climbing
Instrumental EnsembleInternational Theater Company
Jazz EnsembleJewish Cultural Club
Judicial BoardKundalini Yoga
Literary MagazineMartial Arts
Math TeamModel United Nations
Open Art StudioPocket Players
Recreational FrisbeeRecreational Soccer
Rock/Pop EnsembleS.A.L.S.A.
Sewing and KnittingShakespeare Ensemble
Social Justice CommitteeSocial Justice Day
Strength and ConditioningStrength and Conditioning
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College Matriculation:  
Year: 2003-2008
Bard College
20
Smith College
16
Sarah Lawrence College
14
Hampshire College
13
Vassar College
9
Clark University
8
Skidmore College
8
Oberlin College
7
Reed College
7
Brown University
6
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • The Cambridge School of Weston in Weston, Massachusetts, is a progressive coeducational day and boarding school for grades 9 through 12. Established in 1886, the school is dedicated to fostering individual strengths and multiple intelligences through a wide range of courses and variety of teaching styles. The school’s unique module scheduling system fosters deep learning and innovative teaching in all disciplines, including visual and performing arts. Students are encouraged to explore new educational experiences and areas of study, and to be proactive in planning their academic schedules. We offer nearly 300 courses. No two student schedules are alike. Each student works with an advisor and the Academic Office to create a unique academic schedule that balances personal interests with college expectations and the school's requirements for graduation. Ultimately, each student schedule aims to provide balance, rigor, and stimulation throughout the year.
  • School accreditations: NEASC
  • Profile last updated: 09/01/2009
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