Cushing Academy

39 School Street, P.O. Box 8000, Ashburnham, MA 01430 - View a map of this school Map
Tel: 978-827-7300
Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG | 445 students
"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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Definition of Terms 
| 2012 School Data
Cushing Academy
Boarding School Avg.
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 1906
Campus Size 162 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 445 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 11% 18%
Percent International Students 30% 19%
Percent Students Boarding 85% 67%
Average SAT Score n/a * National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 12 students 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% 65%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $18 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $51,575 $44,700
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $37,500 $25,100
Percent Students on Financial Aid 23% 33%
Average Financial Aid Grant $24,000 $19,000
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
Admission
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application Yes No
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 48% 60%
Director of Admissions Deborah Gustafson
Adam Payne		  
Associate Director of Admissions Meredith Carlisle  

Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 17 13
Interscholastic Sports
Alpine Skiing Baseball
Basketball Cross Country
Dance Field Hockey
Figure Skating Football
Golf Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Snowboarding
Soccer Softball
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball

Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 41 24
Extracurriculars
A Capella Singing Group Aerobics
Big Friends / Little Friends Black Student Union (BSU)
Book Lovers on Thursday (BLT) Chamber Music
Christian Fellowship Community Service
Current Events Forum Cushing Chorus
Dance Performance Ethics Committee
Extreme Baseball League Figure Skating
Horseback Riding Instructional Ice Hockey
Instructional Tennis Instrument Ensemble
Kush (Radio Station) Literature Live
Martial Arts Model U.N.
Multicultural Awareness Club Muslin Student Association
Open Doors Outdoor Program
Planet@CA (environmental club) Portfolio
Shakespeare Snowboarding
Spring Theater Workshop Student/Faculty Senate
Technical Theater The Boiler Room (student newspaper)
The International Club The Literary Magazine
The Peer Support Group The Yearbook
Tour Guides Winter Musical
Young Ambassadors

College Matriculation:
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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

Nearby Schools:

Cushing Academy
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 0 mi. away
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Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 7.1 mi. away
Hampshire Country School
Gr. 3-12 | All-Boys | 7.4 mi. away
High Mowing School
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 14.8 mi. away
Groton School
Gr. 8-12 | Co-Ed | 16.8 mi. away
Lawrence Academy
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 17.2 mi. away

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