Common Ground High School
Construction Update
Earth work continues in December!
For Prospective Students & Families
For Students & Families
Coming Up
- RESCHEDULED: Fall Awards Banquet Mon Dec 16
- High School Open House Sat Jan 11
Plans for Growth
In the coming year, Common Ground will launch construction on a new school building — including two new science labs, an art studio, and a half-court gym.
Our Students & Graduates
Common Ground’s students are the next generation of successful college students and powerful environmental leaders.
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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Student Voices: What Makes A Powerful Project
At Common Ground, we push students to do real, authentic projects that help them master tough academic content while addressing… -
Common Ground Recognized as School of Distinction
In data released today by the Connecticut State Department of Education, Common Ground High School was recognized for the significant… -
Construction Update 12-2: The Berm is Gone!
If you drive by Common Ground’s site this week, you will notice that the berm that separated Common Ground from… -
Construction Update 11-10: Earth Work Begins
Construction will ramp up once again starting this Monday, November 11th, as LaRosa Earthworks begins to remove the berm and install… -
Common Ground Breaks Ground!
Common Ground launched construction on our new school building earlier this week and local New Haven media took notice. Take… New Haven Register: Nature Conservancy Teacher New Haven Kids About Conservation
Four New Haven high school students gave up their cell phones, their friends, and their comfy beds, and headed this…New Haven Independent: D.C. Visitors Find Common Ground With Common Ground
A green high school is getting even greener. The high school, Common Ground High School – one of three federally…-
VISTA Connects Alumni, Supports College Success
People find Common Ground in many different ways: as a child attending summer camp, or as an eager gardener at…