Cushing Academy

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5.00 (1 review)

Tel: 978-827-7300

39 School Street, P.O. Box 8000
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.".

Review Description
Cushing Academy Alumni #1
Class of 2016
12/17/2016
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. . .

Definition of Terms 2016 School Data	Cushing 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	1865	1910
Campus Size	162 acres	105 acres

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	16
ESL Courses Offered	Yes	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	70%	70%
Summer Program Offered	Yes	Yes

Endowment Size	$42 million	$16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$57,800	$52,450
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$40,300	$28,400
% Students on Financial Aid	25%	35%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant	$24,000	$21,582
Merit Scholarships Offered	Yes	No

Application Deadline	Feb. 1 / rolling	Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application	No	No
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Acceptance Rate	48%	56%
Director of Admissions	Catherine Pollock
Associate Director of Admissions	Meredith Colicchie

List of Courses Offered

# 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

Total Extracurricular Organizations	42	23
Extracurriculars	A Capella, Aerobics, Big/Little Siblings, Black Student Union, Book Lovers on Thursday (BLT), Chamber, Christian Fellowship Club, Community Service Club, Current Events Club, Cushing Chorus, Dance Club, Ethics Committee, Extreme Baseball League, Figure Skating, Horseback Riding, Instructional Ice Hockey, Instructional Tennis, Instrumental, Kush (Radio Station), Literature Live, Martial Arts, Model UN, Multicultural Awareness Club, Muslin Student Association, Open Doors, Show More (17 extracurriculars)

Year:	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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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