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Cushing Academy
39 School Street, P.O. Box 8000, Ashburnham, MA 01430 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 978-827-7300

"Founded in 1865, Cushing is an independent, college preparatory school for girls and boys in grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate. Our beautiful 162-acre campus is located in Ashburnham, Mass., just one hour west of Boston. Cushing is the school that students from all over the world go to get connected – to a superior college preparatory school, to a worldwide network of classmates, and to a school that will prepare them for the challenges of the 21st century.
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1865 1900
Campus Size 162 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 445 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 11% 18%
Percent International Students 25% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 85% 70%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Less than once a month Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 14 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 68% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $18 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $42,850 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $31,200 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 23% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $24,000 $18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 60% 60%
Director of Admissions Deborah Gustafson
Adam Payne
Associate Director of Admissions Wayne Clarke
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 17 13


Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
DanceField Hockey
Figure SkatingFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSnowboarding
SoccerSoftball
TennisTrack and Field
Volleyball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 42 23
 
 
A Capella Singing GroupAerobics
Big Friends / Little FriendsBlack Student Union (BSU)
Book Lovers on Thursday (BLT)Chamber Music
Christian FellowshipCommunity Service
Community ServiceCurrent Events Forum
Cushing ChorusDance Performance
Ethics CommitteeExtreme Baseball League
Figure SkatingHorseback Riding
Instructional Ice HockeyInstructional Tennis
Instrument EnsembleKush (Radio Station)
Literature LiveMartial Arts
Model U.N.Multicultural Awareness Club
Muslin Student AssociationOpen Doors
Outdoor ProgramPlanet@CA (environmental club)
PortfolioShakespeare
SnowboardingSpring Theater Workshop
Student/Faculty SenateTechnical Theater
The Boiler Room (student newspaper)The International Club
The Literary MagazineThe Peer Support Group
The YearbookTour Guides
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School Notes:
  • Cushing Academy, an independent, coeducational boarding school for students in grades 9-12 and post-graduate, centers its curriculum around the Cushing Institute for 21st Century Leadership. Designed to foster and develop leadership skills today’s students will need to thrive amid the challenges and opportunities of this new century, the Institute shapes all of Cushing’s demanding and provocative course offerings and directly engages students with distinguished speakers, internships, and global travel. Founded in 1865, the Academy is home to students from over 28 countries and 26 states, with rigorous and renowned programs in academics, arts and athletics. The 162-acre campus is located in a bucolic setting approximately one hour west of Boston, Massachusetts.
  • LD types supported: Language Based Learning Differences and Academic Support
  • Profile last updated: 11/03/2009
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