The Cambridge School of Weston (2026 Profile)

5.00 (15 reviews)

Tel: (781) 642-8650

45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493

www.csw.org

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The Cambridge School of Weston Photo #1 - With over 250 courses to choose from, our dynamic curriculum allows students to balance engaging foundational courses with exploration and in-depth study as they choose from offerings like: "Multivariable Calculus," "The Biology of Cancer," "Wearable Art," "Japanese Women Writers," and "U.S. Cold War and Vietnam."

The Cambridge School of Weston Photo #2 - Our program, known as the Mod System, offers breadth, depth, and intensity you won't find at any other high school. Within its 6x6 framework (six terms of six weeks each), you'll choose from over 250 different classes, crafting a schedule that prepares you for the rigor of college study, allows you to dig deep into current areas of interest.

The Cambridge School of Weston Photo #3 - The athletic program at CSW strives to cultivate each student's appreciation of the lifelong benefits of physical activity. Students choose from a wide range of athletic pursuits from interscholastic teams like soccer, basketball, and tennis to recreational activities like cycling, rock climbing, and yoga.

The Cambridge School of Weston Photo #4 - When you live on CSW's campus, you get to know this community through a uniquely focused lens. You'll have additional access to teachers, facilities, friends, and all of the resources and cultural opportunities Greater Boston has to offer. And with all that happens on weekends and after hours, there's no shortage of excitement.

The Cambridge School of Weston Photo #5 - At CSW, we understand that students who learn in an environment designed to be equitable and inclusive extend their understanding beyond their biases and assumptions. We are the only high school in the country with a Social Justice Graduation Requirement.

The Cambridge School of Weston Photo #6 - Creative thinking and the willingness to take risks are essential objectives of our program, and crucial to your success in a rapidly changing world. At CSW, the arts are deeply embedded into our curriculum and carry the same weight as traditional academic classes. Our arts courses offer tremendous depth and variety from 3D printing and to African Dance.

CSW is a gender-inclusive day and boarding school for grades 9-12 and a national leader in progressive education.

We live out our values of inquiry-based learning, student agency, and embracing diverse perspectives in every aspect of our student experience.

Young people come to CSW to learn how to learn and then put what they learn into action-essential skills they carry into their futures as doers, makers, innovators, leaders, and exceptional humans who do meaningful work in the world.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12, PG
Enrollment: 315 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $81,700
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $66,150
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Cambridge School of Weston ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

The Cambridge School of Weston

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12, PG

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1886

1909

Campus Size

65 acres

125 acres

School Calendar

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School Motto

Truth and Honor

Student Body

Enrollment

315 students

300 students

% Students of Color

29%

25%

% International Students

14%

20%

% Students Boarding

30%

70%

Average SAT Score

1331
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »View

Average ACT score

30
(Out of 36)

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Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

14 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

80%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Courses

Advanced Drawing StudioAdvanced Writing Portfolio

Advanced Writing WorkshopAdvanced Writing Workshop

Art & IdeaBiology of Cancer

Calculus (A, B, C)Contemporary Improvisation

Electrochemistry and Battery DesignEthics of Science

Examining Media as a Mirror: A Statistical and Visual Approach to Deconstructing False Narratives French Elective: La Culture Francophone

Issues in Global and National Public Health: Analysis and ActionMandarin Elective: Chinese Society and Culture through the Looking Glass

Marine BiologyModernism

Molecular BiologyMulti-Variable Calculus

Music Theory 3Neotropics of Latin America

Off Campus to China and TaiwanOff Campus to France

Organic ChemistryRe-Ordering Chaos

Spanish Elective: Current Events in the Spanish-Speaking WorldStatistics

Student Directors' WorkshopThe Art of Prediction

U.S. ConstitutionU.S. Jailhouse Nation!: History of Crime, Punishment, and Mass Incarceration

U.S. Voting and ElectionsZoology

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size

$14 million

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$81,700

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$66,150

$33,500

% Students on Financial Aid

30%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$40,000

$25,000

Admissions

Application Deadline

Jan. 15

Director of Admissions

Tara Keppler

Associate Director of Admissions

Melisa Kjellander

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryCross Country Running

Field HockeyLacrosse

SoccerTennis

Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball

Colors

Blue and Gold

School Mascot

Gryphons

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

Advisory BoardAsian Affinity Group

Assembly CoordinatorsBoard of Trustees

Circle of Sisters (for women of color)Consolodated Media/Podcast

Curriculum CommitteeGender and Sexuality Alliance

I.D.E.A. CommitteeInterfaith Club

Investment ClubJewish Culture Club

Judicial BoardJunior State of America

Literary MagazineMen of Color

Mixed Heritage Affinity GroupNeurodiversity Alliance

Peer MentorsPhotography Club

Queer People of ColorRead This!

Robotics TeamSocial Justice Day

Sociedad LatinxSustainability Committee

Yearbook Committee

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Arts and Music Programs:

African DanceDance Concert

Japanese CookingRock/Pop Ensemble

The Gryphtones A Cappella GroupThe Haiti Project

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Badminton ClubDodgeball

GolfKundalini Yoga

PilatesRunning for Fitness

Student Government (ASB)Wilderness Program

Zumba

College Matriculation

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

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School Notes

We offer an unparalleled depth of 200+ academic and co-curricular offerings and intellectually rigorous instruction from expert faculty. Alongside core concepts, students are given ample opportunity and encouragement to focus their time, effort, and passion on what interests them most. Our relevant, responsive curriculum is designed to prepare our students for the world they live in today and the one they will contribute to tomorrow. The skills and empathy they develop equip them to take on whatever comes next in their lives, from college to their careers.Our small class sizes ensure that our teachers can shape what and how they teach to engage, challenge, and inspire their students, both as individuals and as a collaborative group.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jennifer Coolidge - Jennifer Audrey Coolidge is an actress and comedian, best known for playing "Stifler's Mom", a role in the American Pie films, Sophie in the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls, Paulette in Legally Blonde (2001) and its sequel, Hilary Duff's character's evil st
- Aprille Ericsson-Jackson - Aprille Ericsson-Jackson is an aerospace engineer. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Ericsson-Jackson received her Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Masters of Enginee
- Ian Falconer - Ian Falconer is an illustrator, children's book author, and costume and set designer for the theater. He has created 30 covers for The New Yorker as well as other publications. Falconer is best known for the Olivia series, which features a young pig and
- Andrew Strominger - Andrew Strominger is a theoretical physicist who is the Director of Harvard's Center for the Fundamental Laws of Nature. He has made significant contributions to quantum gravity and string theory. These include his work on Calabi-Yau compactification and
- Helen Keller - Helen Keller was an author, political activist, and lecturer. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Cambridge School of Weston cost?

The Cambridge School of Weston's tuition is approximately $81,700 for boarding students and $66,150 for day students.

Who are famous alumni from The Cambridge School of Weston?

The Cambridge School of Weston famous alumni include: Jennifer Coolidge, Aprille Ericsson-Jackson, Ian Falconer, Andrew Strominger and Helen Keller.

What sports does The Cambridge School of Weston offer?

The Cambridge School of Weston offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.

What is The Cambridge School of Weston's ranking?

The Cambridge School of Weston ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percent faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for The Cambridge School of Weston?

The application deadline for The Cambridge School of Weston is Jan. 15.

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The Cambridge School of Weston Alumni #1
Class of 1980
5.0010/22/2017
UMass Boston

I started very soon after the module system started at CSW. The module academic system coupled with an integrated studies design or approach to curricula are two aspects that truly make CSW unique. In addition. . .

The Cambridge School of Weston Alumni #2
Class of 2016
5.008/28/2017
University of Vermont

The Cambridge School of Weston is a liberal arts institution filled with some of the most incredible teachers in the world. The atmosphere is incredible. There is a special place for every student, teacher, and. . .

The Cambridge School of Weston Alumni #3
Class of 2004
5.008/28/2017
Hamilton College

The academic program at CSW was surely the most obvious attribute that made it unlike any other school. The "module program" , along with broad requirements, allowed a really personalized and self-directed education. At no. . .

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