GROWING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS 

Common Ground is the nation’s first charter school focused on the urban environment.  It is also a small college preparatory high school, helping students develop the skills and knowledge to succeed after graduation.  We emphasize:

• Environmental Understanding    
• College Preparation and Academic Challenge
• Extended Learning and Leadership
• Active, Authentic Learning

Because Common Ground is a small school – with just 150 students – every student is known well. Our highly qualified teachers can challenge them individually and link them to the learning experiences they need.    

 

Learning at Common Ground is rooted in the local community and environment.  Our students and teachers use three sites as laboratories for learning:

• The City of New Haven – its parks, people, and many educational resources.   
• West Rock Park – Connecticut's largest state park, where the school is located.
• Common Ground's own campus – an environmental learning center and research farm at the city's edge.