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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 9-12
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 140 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 330 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 Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 70% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $5 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $43,250 $38,890
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $32,500 $21,990
Percent Students on Financial Aid 23% 30%
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% 60%
Director of Admissions Trish Saunders
Associate Director of Admissions Judith Tauriac
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 8 13


BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryField Hockey
LacrosseSoccer
TennisUltimate Frisbee
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 54 23
 
 
Activities CommitteeAdvisory Board
Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International
Board of TrusteesBoarding Life Committee
Cheer SquadChess Club
Chess ClubChorus
Community Service CommitteeCycling
DanceDance Concert
Diversity CommitteeDorm Board
Environmental ClubFencing
Gay/Straight AllianceHeritage Theater Company
Hip Hop Dance GroupIndoor Rock Climbing
Instrumental EnsembleInternational Theater Company
Jazz EnsembleJewish Cultural Club
Judicial BoardKundalini Yoga
Law DayLiterary Magazine
Martial ArtsMath Team
Model United NationsOpen Art Studio
Pocket PlayersRecreational Frisbee
Recreational SoccerRock/Pop Ensemble
S.A.L.S.A.Sewing and Knitting
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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: 12/23/2008
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