Cheshire Academy
Founded in 1794, Cheshire Academy is a boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 plus PostGraduate (PG).
At Cheshire Academy, starting with the 2022-2023 academic year, day tuition will be reduced by nearly a third to be better aligned with the income levels of more families within the region. Boarding tuition will be reduced by 10%
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 304 students from 13 states and 21 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.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Students: 304 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $57,250
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $29,850
- Acceptance rate: 56%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
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Top Rankings
Cheshire Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 309 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth
School History
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1794
1907
Campus Size
104 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
304 students
300 students
% Students of Color
32%
25%
% International Students
27%
20%
% Students Boarding
63%
70%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1070 - 1390
-
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Dress is "academic dress" (one step above casual) Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with casual Wednesdays (CA spirit wear) and formal Fridays (a historic tradition).)
(Dress is "academic dress" (one step above casual) Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with casual Wednesdays (CA spirit wear) and formal Fridays (a historic tradition).)
Casual
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
45
17
Number of IB Courses Offered
33
-
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
81%
70%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$16.3 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$57,250
(Reduced by 10% for 2022.)
(Reduced by 10% for 2022.)
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$29,850
(Reduced by nearly one third for 2022.)
(Reduced by nearly one third for 2022.)
$32,900
Tuition international students
$67,250
$54,500
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$55,250
$44,100
Summer Program Cost
$1,100
(Cost is per six-week course in summer program. Discounted for CA students. College Counseling Bootcamp available for additional fee.)
(Cost is per six-week course in summer program. Discounted for CA students. College Counseling Bootcamp available for additional fee.)
% Students on Financial Aid
43%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$23,971
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
56%
58%
Director of Admissions
Sara Lynn Leavenworth
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
45
17
Courses
AP Calculus I-AB, AP Music Theory, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, Arts Major Program, 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 English 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 SL2/HL2, IB Math Studies SL2, IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approach SL1, IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation SL1, IB Music SL1/SL2 & HL1/HL2, IB Physics SL1/SL2 & HL1/HL2, 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
16
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
43
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Admission Ambassadors, Astronomy Club, Black Student Union, Candy Club, Ceramics Club, Chess Club, Community Service Club, Debate Club, DECA, Discussion Club, Eco-Leaders, Film Making Club, Finance Club, Garden Club, Gay/Straight Alliance, Ich Dien Society, Juxtaposition Literary Magazine, Kindness Club, Laptop Orchestra, Le French Club, Magic: The Gathering Club, Math Club, Media: Good Day CA, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, New England Math League, Newspaper: Paw Print, Peer Counselors, Prefects, Robotics Club, Science Olympiad, Spirit Squad, Student Activities Committee (SAC), Student Equity Team, The Coleman Group, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Jazz Ensemble, Rock Band, String Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fencing - recreational, Golf - recreational, Strength and Conditioning, Tennis - recreational
Admission Ambassadors, Astronomy Club, Black Student Union, Candy Club, Ceramics Club, Chess Club, Community Service Club, Debate Club, DECA, Discussion Club, Eco-Leaders, Film Making Club, Finance Club, Garden Club, Gay/Straight Alliance, Ich Dien Society, Juxtaposition Literary Magazine, Kindness Club, Laptop Orchestra, Le French Club, Magic: The Gathering Club, Math Club, Media: Good Day CA, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, New England Math League, Newspaper: Paw Print, Peer Counselors, Prefects, Robotics Club, Science Olympiad, Spirit Squad, Student Activities Committee (SAC), Student Equity Team, The Coleman Group, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Jazz Ensemble, Rock Band, String Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fencing - recreational, Golf - recreational, Strength and Conditioning, Tennis - recreational
College Matriculation
Year: 2015 - 2019
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
UCONN
27
New York University
21
Boston University
16
Marist College
10
Trinity College
9
George Washington University
8
Hobart and William Smith
8
Penn State
8
Connecticut College
7
Fairfield University
7
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 304 students from 13 states and 21 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 33 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 more than 20 interscholastic athletic teams, as well as non-competitive offerings and 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.
- Patrick McCaskey - Director, board member, Chicago Bears
- Angela Robinson - State Superior Court judge
- James Van Der Beek - Actor
- Gideon Welles - Secretary of the Navy (Lincoln)
- Talib Kweli - American hip-hop artist
Profile last updated: 03/30/2022
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