Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay is an independent day school serving students in grades 9-12 from throughout the Greater Boston area.
As a Waldorf school, we are part of the world's largest and fastest-growing educational movement, known for its warm, arts-integrated approach.
For fall 2020, we are offering in-person, socially distanced classes, with an enrollment cap of 32 students for the whole school.
As an established microschool, we are well-practiced at delivering a rich, robust educational experience within a warm and supportive small community.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Yearly Tuition: $34,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1996
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$34,500
Tuition Notes
You can afford a Waldorf High School education. Keeping our exceptional education accessible to families of all income levels is a fundamental value of our school; we are dedicated to serving an economically diverse community from throughout the greater Boston area. Tuition is tailored to each family’s financial circumstances, customizing your tuition to your family’s resources. We cap the maximum tuition at well below most independent schools in our area so that every family benefits from our commitment to genuinely affordable, deeply meaningful education.
% on Financial Aid
80%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,250
Admissions Director
Heather Stewart
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Community Service, Destination Imagination, Farming, Foreign Exchange, Gardening, Knitting Club, Model United Nations, Outdoor Education, Robotics Program, Student Council, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama productions, Drawing and Painting, Photography Class, Theater Production
Community Service, Destination Imagination, Farming, Foreign Exchange, Gardening, Knitting Club, Model United Nations, Outdoor Education, Robotics Program, Student Council, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama productions, Drawing and Painting, Photography Class, Theater Production
School Notes
- Be Yourself
At Waldorf schools around the world in every culture, we believe each life should be unique: Discover what you will do in this life and start doing it now, with friends and mentors who all know, respect, and value each other -- as we are, and as we change. - Create Together
Spend every morning collaborating with a close-knit class of 12-15 to understand the larger story our lives are part of. Each month, you`ll focus on a specific aspect of literature, science, and/or technology and dive deep, experiencing it through dynamic discussion, research, hands-on exploration, and artistic creativity. Spend every afternoon doing real, creative work in studios and exploration workshops you choose. Pursue three work areas each trimester, which can include studios in fine arts, design, handwork, and theater, exploration workshops going out to study and act on issues that matter to you, science project labs, outdoor fitness and wilderness workshops. - Learn Deeply
Learning means more than memorizing what you might need someday. It means learning something real today and figuring out how you`ll do it better the next time. It means having time to breathe, time to build trusting relationships, time to think deeply with a vibrant sense of wonder and curiosity. It means finding out how much impact you can have, and being fully engaged intellectually, emotionally, and physically.
- The best preparation for a great life is to practice living a great life now.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Waldorf High School Of Massachusetts Bay cost?
Waldorf High School Of Massachusetts Bay's tuition is approximately $34,500 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Waldorf High School Of Massachusetts Bay?
The application deadline for Waldorf High School Of Massachusetts Bay is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
I have two children who had not attended Waldorf schools previously and who are attending this high school. They are both thrilled with it. The school has created a very warm community environment, and overall the other students are really nice. The teachers are excellent, and my teens find the curriculum interesting and sufficiently challenging. I feel really lucky that we found a high school that emphasizes good values (meaningful community service every year, no bullying, etc.) and where both of my children could flourish. I can't say enough good things about this school!
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