Common Ground High School
For Prospective Students & Families
For Students & Families
Coming Up
- High School Open House Sat Jan 31
- High School Open House Wed Feb 11
- High School Open House Sat Feb 21
Plans for Growth
In fall 2014, Common Ground launched construction on a new school building — including two new science labs, an art studio, and a half-court gym — that will allow us to expand our student body and offer more challenging courses.
Our Results
Common Ground is a CT School of Distinction and a national Green Ribbon School. Our 4-year graduation rates are 5 points above the state average. Over the last 6 years, our students have made some of the state’s largest test score gains. 97% of our last graduating class was accepted to college.
Our Curriculum
Common Ground’s curriculum mixes high academic standards with active, authentic learning. Imagine studying …
- Math while you … explore species diversity in West Rock Park
- Spanish while you … collect recipes and stories from community elders
- English while you … perform Shakespeare alongside professional actors
High School News & Updates
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Good Food Doesn’t Come Easy: Common Ground and the National School Lunch Program
By Melissa Spear, Executive Director I just made a quick visit to the Common Ground kitchen. I entered through the… -
Winter Adventures at Common Ground
Even as the mercury drops, Common Ground keeps the fun going. Check out these photos from around campus as winter… -
Growing Leaders with SMAP
By Jennifer Quaye and Kate Cebik Common Ground grows leaders. You’ve probably heard us say it. You may have seen… -
Paving a Path to A Successful Career
By Tom Gaudioso Earlier this month, Jesus Reyes, who arrived at Common Ground as a reserved freshman, demonstrated his growth… -
Common Ground Is A Charter School
by Melissa Spear, Liz Cox, and Joel Tolman Photos by Mel Morales Common Ground is a charter school. But what… -
Newsweek: Common Ground students “Beating the Odds”
Last week, Newsweek announced the nation’s “top schools for low-income students” — and Common Ground was one of four Connecticut… -
Common Ground Vegetable Share Produces Great Food
By Shannon Raider-Ginsburg and Sarah Tracy-Wanck This Fall marked our third time offering a Common Ground Vegetable Share (CGvS), a program… -
Common Ground Joins Historic Climate March
On Sunday, September 21, two dozen Common Ground students, staff, and parents joined over 400,000 other change makers marching through the streets…