39 School Street, P.O. Box 8000, Ashburnham, MA 01430 - 
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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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Cushing Academy
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| 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 | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 11% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 25% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 85% | 69% |
| 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% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $18 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $49,600 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $34,900 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 23% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $24,000 | $18,500 |
| 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 |
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| Associate Director of Admissions | Wayne Clarke | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Field Hockey | |
| Figure Skating | Football | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Snowboarding | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | ||
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| Year: - | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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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: 06/27/2011
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