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39 School Street, P.O. Box 8000, Ashburnham, MA 01430 -  Map
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"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. For more than 135 years, Cushing Academy has valued tradition, challenge and educational opportunity. Our students come from across the country and around the world to experience the growth, support and success that flourish within our community..."
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| School Focus |
College Preparatory |
College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered
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9-12, PG |
8-12 |
| 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 |
1899 |
| Campus Size |
162 acres |
150 acres |
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| Enrollment |
445 students |
294 students |
| Percent Students of Color |
9% |
16% |
| Percent International Students |
25% |
15% |
| Percent Students Boarding |
85% |
72% |
| Average
SAT Score |
n/a |
*National
Avg. » View |
| Offers
Post-Grad Year |
Yes |
No |
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| Saturday Classes |
Yes |
No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes |
Less than once a month |
Less than once a month |
| Classroom Dress Code |
Casual |
Formal |
| Average Class
Size |
12 |
12
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School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student
Ratio |
1:8 |
1:7
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered |
14 |
13 |
| ESL Courses Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree |
68% |
60% |
| Summer Program Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Endowment Size |
$18 million |
$17 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$39,950
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$36,600 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$28,100 |
$20,975 |
| Percent Students
on Financial Aid |
23% |
30% |
| Average Financial Aid
Grant |
$
24,000 |
$
16,199 |
| Merit Scholarships
Offered |
No |
No |
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| Application Deadline |
Feb. 1 / rolling |
Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required |
Yes |
Yes |
| Acceptance Rate |
60% |
60% |
| Director of Admissions |
Deborah Gustafson |
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| Associate Director of Admissions |
Meredith Carlise |
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| Total Interscholastic
Sports Offered |
14 |
13 |
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Founded in 1865, Cushing is an independent, college preparatory school for girls and boys in grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate. Our beautiful 152-acre campus is located in Ashburnham, Mass., just one hour west of Boston. For more than 135 years, Cushing Academy has valued tradition, challenge and educational opportunity. Our students come from across the country and around the world to experience the growth, support and success that flourish within our community. Living and learning together with teachers, coaches and advisors, students at Cushing enjoy small classes, a dynamic faculty and the latest technology. LD types supported: Language Based Learning Differences and Academic Support - Profile last updated: 05/07/2007
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