Cheshire Academy
- Founded in 1794, Cheshire Academy is a boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 plus PostGraduate (PG).
- The historic 104-acre campus is nestled in the bucolic but central town of Cheshire, CT, just two hours drive from both Boston and New York.
- With approximately 362 students from 15 states and 30 countries, the Academy takes a exible and tailored approach, allowing students to combine a variety of academic and extracurricular oerings optimal to their individual needs, strengths, and interests.
- CA offers personalized learning opportunities like the Roxbury Academic Support Program, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program and Art Major Program.
- Cheshire Academy has over 20 sports for boys and girls. There are also non-competitive athletic activities to ensure all students have an enjoyable and physically active experience. Cheshire Academy has produced professional athletes as well as countless collegiate athletes.
- Students become culturally-sensitive and internationally-minded, and develop the critical thinking skills, confidence, and character that enable them to succeed in college and as citizens of a global society.
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- Syracuse University My family's relationship with Cheshire predates my brother's and my attendance there; our grandfather was a student at the Academy in the 1940s. The family came back to the school because of the summer program. . .
- Johnson & Wales University I lived in a house that was converted into a dorm, with the dorm parent living on the 1st floor, and five students living on the 2nd floor. Because the dorm had so few. . .
- Guilford College One aspect of Cheshire Academy that I liked in particular was the diverse and inclusive feeling of the school. When I attended, CA had a large proportion of students from overseas, which made for interesting. . .
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| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Cheshire Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1794 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 104 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 362 students | 313 students |
| % International Students | 36% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 51% | 66% |
| Average SAT Score | 1180 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1060 - 1300 | - |
| Average ACT score | 25 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Dress is business casual Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with casual Wednesdays and formal Fridays.) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 6 | 17 |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 20 | - |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $11 million | $19 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $58,880 | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $41,100 | $30,550 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 49% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $23,500 | $23,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 52% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Sara Lynn Leavenworth | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Devin Worthington | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 6 | 17 |
| Courses | AP Calculus I-AB, AP Literature & Composition, AP Music Theory, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, IB Biology SL & HL1/HL2, IB Chemistry SL1/SL2 & HL1/HL2, IB Computer Science SL1/SL2, IB Economics SL1/SL2, IB English Language & Literature HL1/2 & SL1/2, IB Environmental Systems and Society SL, IB French ab Initio 1/ab Initio 2, IB French SL1/SL2 & HL1/HL2, IB History of the Americas SL1/SL2 & HL1/HL2, IB Lit & Performance SL1/SL2, IB Mandarin ab Initio 1/ab Initio 2, IB Mandarin SL1/SL2, IB Math SL1/SL2 & HL1/HL2, IB Music SL1/SL2 & HL1/HL2, IB Physics SL1/SL2, IB Spanish SL1/SL2 & HL1/HL2, IB Sports/Exercise/Health Science SL, IB Theater SL1/SL2, HL1/HL2, IB Theory of Knowledge Y1/Y2, IB Visual Arts SL1/SL2 & HL1/HL2 | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 19 | 15 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 32 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Admission Ambassadors, Art Club, Candy Club, Captains Council, Chess Club, Citizenship Committee, Community Service Club, Connecticut Youth Forum, Digital Photography Club, Eco-Leaders, Ich Dien Society, Juxtaposition Literary Magazine, Marketing & Communications Interns, Mathematical Modeling Team, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, New England Math League, Peer Counselors, Prefects, The Coleman Group, The Gay/Straight Alliance, The International Student Society, The New Review Student Newspaper, Yearbook, Young Entrepreneurs Club Arts and Music Programs: Cheshire Academy Through Sound, Jazz Ensemble, Piano Master Class, Rock Band, String Ensemble, The Varsity Players Theater Troupe Recreational Athletic Programs: Snowports Clu | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2017 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Boston University | 5 | |
| New York University | 5 | |
| Boston College | 4 | |
| Hobart and William Smith College | 3 | |
| UConn | 3 | |
| University of California, San Diego | 3 | |
| Fordham University | 2 | |
| RPI | 2 | |
| Syracuse | 2 | |
| Union | 2 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- Founded in 1794, Cheshire Academy is a college preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 9-PG. The historic 104-acre campus is nestled in the bucolic but central town of Cheshire, CT, just two hours from both Boston and New York. With approximately 362 students from 13 states and 29 countries, the Academy takes a flexible and tailored approach, allowing students to combine a variety of academic and extracurricular offerings optimal to their individual needs, strengths, and interests.
- For example, many students choose to stretch their intellectual boundaries by taking one of 20 advanced International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme courses. This internationally respected program offers a global perspective, challenging students to be independent, critical thinkers concerned and involved with the world around them.
- With just over 20 interscholastic athletic teams, 10 non-competitive offerings, many performing and visual arts options, there`s a passion to be uncovered for all students. The Academy also offers a unique Art Major program for those who plan to continue on to an arts or design program at the university level.
- Cheshire Academy recognizes that all students learn differently. Through our optional Roxbury Academic Support Program, our trained learning specialists create proactive, independent, competent learners by fostering tools and strategies to meet the rigors of a college preparatory environment and beyond. This proven approach yields thriving students who take responsibility for their academic success.
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
- Cheshire Academy accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, National Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools, Connecticut Association of Independet Schools
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- JP Morgan - American financier, banker and art collector.
- Roberto C. Goizueta - Former chairman & CEO, Coca-Cola
- Joseph W. Hasel - Voice of the New York Giants
- Rockwell Kent - American artist
- Robert Ludlum - Author best know for The Bourne trilogy.
- J.P. Morgan - Industrialist
- Angela Robinson - State Superior Court judge
- James Van Der Beek - Actor
- Gideon Welles - Secretary of the Navy (Lincoln)
- Patrick McCaskey - Director, board member, Chicago Bears
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