Become a Student

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Do you want to define your own path? Change the world? Graduate ready for college success & powerful leadership? Common Ground may be right for you. Learn more below… 

Interested in exploring Common Ground as an option for high school?

Fill out this interest form today >>

Explore the links, videos, and calendar of open houses below to learn more!

Ready to enter the lottery for a space at Common Ground?

Students from any town in the State of CT may apply for enrollment at Common Ground. Students from New Haven may apply to Common Ground through either the New Haven Magnet School Lottery, or through Common Ground’s lottery. Students who live in other Connecticut towns can apply through Common Ground’s lottery.

The 2024-25 Lottery Application was open through Friday, March 1st, 2024 at 5:00 pm.

The 2023-24 lottery will take place on Friday, March 8th, 2024 at 5:00 pm starting at 5pm by Microsoft Teams. In the spirit of transparency, participating families and the public are invited to attend. You can join the lottery using the login information below:

Meeting ID: 265 253 733 802
Passcode: nLxdEL

Or call in (audio only)
+1 860-952-3866,,566383462#   United States, Hartford
Phone Conference ID: 566 383 462#

Common Ground works with NovusChoice to operate a transparent, equitable lottery process.

Have questions? Want to set up an opportunity to shadow a Common Ground student for a day?

Contact our main office at (203) 389-4333 x1200 or studentrecruitment@commongroundct.org

Upcoming Open Houses
Video: See Common Ground Through Our Students’ Eyes
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Explore what it’s like to be part of the Common Ground family … 

Over the last 5 years …

  • More than 95% of students have earned admissions to college.
  • More than 90%have graduated in 4 years (above the state average).
  • 9th graders have grown more in math & reading than 90% of their peers across the country, according to results of the NWEA/MAP
  • 100% of students have defended portfolios showing their growth as powerful environmental leaders.