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It is humbling and exhilarating to come to work every day to a place where people are working for a common goal with such a mix of competence and humanity.
César Pérez, History, Languages
My eighth-grade self would never have believed I would love homework so much.
Ilaria ’22
Commonwealth taught me how to interact with different people, and I think I've learned a lot of skills regarding meeting new people. It's having that safe space, where I can make myself uncomfortable, but I also have my advisor and I have friends who support me.
Avery '23
Commonwealth attracts a great mix of students that I've made a lot of strong connections with. In that area, it was much easier for me than I expected to feel comfortable going up and talking to new people, since everyone is getting to know each other the same way you are.
Ben ’23
My students teach me so much that each subsequent year the course is informed by their insights.
Melissa Glenn Haber '87, History
Classes have been absolutely amazing. The teachers here really care about what they’re teaching, and that makes all the difference.
Olivia ’24
By the Numbers
135
students in grades 9-12
49%
students of color
$1.4 million
financial aid granted for 2020-2021
86%
teachers holding advanced degree
5:1
student-to-faculty ratio
2
all-school weekend trips each year
75%
National Merit Finalists, Semifinalists, or Commended Students on average
Happening Now
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Three Commonwealth alumni/ae are immersed in designing technology using artificial intelligence.
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Niloofar Haeri '77 explores questions of language, prayer, and religion in Iran in her latest book.
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A selection of works from our current Creative Writing class, taught by Sasha Eskelund ’92
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Spend five minutes and twenty questions getting to know Chris Edley III '02 better.
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Commonwealth celebrates former teacher Polly Chatfield, who is stepping down from the Board of Trustees after five decades of service to the school.