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?
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Ready to enter the lottery for a space at Common Ground?
Common Ground’s Late Lottery is Now Open! Apply Today >>
The 2025-26 Regular Lottery was open through March 7th — but you can still add your name to our waiting list by entering our late lottery! We will pull applications from this late lottery list in the order they are received once our regular waitlist is exhausted.
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. 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
Explore what it’s like to be part of the Common Ground family …
- Download a Brochure
- Our Approach to Learning
- Our Curriculum & Courses
- After-School Programs
- College Success
- Schedule & Calendar
- Are you an athlete? Scientist? Activist? Artist? Entrepreneur? Environmental Leader? Find out how CG can help you blaze your path.
Over the last 5 years …
- Nearly 90% of students have earned admissions to college. Last year, 68% of students enrolled in college — above the state average.
- 9th and 10th graders have grown more in 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.
