Common Ground High School
Remembering Javier Martinez
Common Ground remains committed to supporting Javi’s family and friends, keeping his memory alive, and doing all we can to end violence in our community. Read more about Javier.
For Prospective Students & Families
For Students & Families
Coming Up
- Funk on the Farm Thu Aug 14
- Salsa on the Farm Thu Sep 4
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
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools: Connecticut Charter School Graduate Works to Reduce Violence in Her Community
Ariana Rodriguez recently graduated from Common Ground High School in New Haven, CT. She says she is very proud of…-
Senior Presentations – End of the Year Capstone Projects
Every Common Ground senior is charged with the same challenge: Develop a culminating group project that builds on what they’ve… New Haven Register: Common Ground High School in New Haven honors slain student through tree plantings, educational wetlands
Tree plantings have become a common way to remember lost loved ones but in the case of shooting victim Javier…New Haven Independent: Javier’s Tree Grows in Heights
“We always felt that if we put the tree here, passersby will pause, and cherish that this was our friend.”With…-
Climbing = Power, Freedom, Physical Challenge
Chris Desir came to Common Ground in 2012 to join our team of academic tutors, committed to supporting and pushing… -
Blumenthal, Common Ground Students Work To End Gun Violence
This week, Senator Richard Blumenthal and students in Common Ground’s civics course met to discuss an issue close to our… -
Students Find Voice in Environmental Justice Class
By: Kate Bovarnick In Environmental Justice — a team-taught, double-perdiod, semester-long block course — students develop a deep understanding of… -
Adventure Club Offers a Natural Experience
By: Kate Bovarnick Ask any Common Ground student about the Adventure Club, and their faces light up. “The adventure club…