Springfield Commonwealth Academy
Springfield Commonwealth Academy provides students with the opportunity to uncover their passion in life and shape their future through a college preparatory curriculum, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.
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Springfield Commonwealth Academy is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 305 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability High percentage of students on financial aid
- Student Attention Low student:teacher ratio
| Definition of Terms | 2020 School Data | Springfield | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 6-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 2011 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 20 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 90 students | 306 students |
| % Students of Color | 65% | 25% |
| % International Students | 25% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 75% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1290 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki pants or slacks, white or grey, or black polo shirt.) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 5 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $1 million | $23 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $52,900 | $58,935 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $32,900 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 75% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Nick Couluris Darron Jones | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 8 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 5 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Cooking Club, Game Club, Yearbook Club Arts and Music Programs: Drama Club | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2020 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | 3 | |
| University of Connecticut | 2 | |
| Georgetown University | 1 | |
| Michigan State University | 1 | |
| Penn State University | 1 | |
| Purdue University | 1 | |
| University of Pittsburgh | 1 | |
School Notes
- The mission of Commonwealth Academy informs every aspect of our school`s program. Whether students are inspired by mathematics or poetry, our academic program is designed for scholars to find their passion in life and to prepare them for successful careers in college and beyond.The extended school day at Springfield Commonwealth Academy further facilitates this discovery in a structured environment with supportive faculty and staff. Given the proper educational setting, we believe our students can realize their fullest potential.Extracurricular activities from theater to athletics help students build skill sets outside the classroom while exposing them to further avenues in which to explore interests and to socialize with peers. For example, members of our game club have begun to explore the game design and IT fields as possible career paths. Our impassioned athletes may be driven by their love of the game but also know they must rise to the occasion scholastically to achieve greatness.Extracurriculars at Springfield Commonwealth are a privilege granted to all students who meet or exceed their academic requirements. Civic engagement is a shared value at Commonwealth. Like many urban centers across our nation, Springfield needs active citizens to rehabilitate its culture. Our students give back to the greater community by volunteering at Oasis Food Pantry, our emergency food pantry housed in our dining hall and open each Friday evening. Students have also participated in autism benefit walks and have collected food for The Friends of the Homeless shelter in Springfield. Our students regularly engage in campus and neighborhood cleanup activities.
- Springfield Commonwealth Academy accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
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