Cushing Academy
Tel: 978-827-7300
39 School Street, P.O. Box 8000
Ashburnham, MA 01430
Ashburnham, MA 01430
- "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 and develops curious, creative and confident learners and leaders.".
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- Review Description
- Pitzer College It's a place where they not only encourage students to go out and make a difference, but they help make that possible by supporting student endeavors. A lot of what happens at the school is. . .
- Northeastern University For me Cushing's highlight was definitely that it had its own rink. For someone that lives the ice, like me, this was amazing. . .
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- Category Attribute
- Offering Breadth Most extracurriculars offered
| Definition of Terms 2017 School Data | Cushing Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 7-12 |
| 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 | 1865 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 162 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 400 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 15% | 20% |
| % International Students | 35% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 85% | 68% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| 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 | 15 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $42 million | $17 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $59,750 | $53,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $41,300 | $28,560 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 27% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | 24000 | $22,700 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Catherine Pollock | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Meredith Colicchie | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 19 | 14 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 45 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Black Student Union, Book Lovers on Thursday (BLT), CA Super Fans, Christian Fellowship Club, Community Service Club, Current Events Club, E-sports Club, Ethics Committee, Film Club, Kindness Club, Literature Live, Model UN, Multicultural Awareness Club, Muslim Students Association, Open Doors, Organic Garden, Peking Opera Club, Planet@CA (environmental club), PRIDE, Student/Faculty Senate, The Boiler Room (student newspaper), The International Club, The Literary Magazine, The Peer Support Group, The Yearbook, Tour Guides, Young Ambassadors Arts and Music Programs: A Capella, Chamber, Cushing Chorus, Dance Club, Instrumental, Portfolio, Shakespeare, Singers' Salon, Spring Theater Workshop, Technical Theater, Winter Musical Recreational Athletic Programs: Aerobics, Extreme Baseball League, Figure Skating, Instructional Ice Hockey, Instructional Tennis, Outdoor Program, Snowboarding | |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
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 Mild Learning Differences
- School accreditations: NEASC
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