Tabor Academy vs. Cushing Academy
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Overview
At Tabor, we're making waves in the world and leaving a lasting impact.
Here, you'll experience a wave of energy, igniting your passion for excellence, fueling your drive for success, and filling you with a sense of purpose and excitement.
Here, you'll wake up to the refreshing sea breeze and start the day with learning deeply connected to the world around you.
At Tabor, our waterfront location isn't just for show; it's a living classroom that brings history, culture, and future-thinking together.
We're not just about book smarts-we're about real-world, hands-on experience, both in and out of the classroom.
Dive into our unique School by the Sea offerings.
Founded in 1865, Cushing is an independent, college preparatory school for girls and boys in grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate.
Cushing Academy exists for students and develops curious, creative, and confident learners and leaders.
Our beautiful 162-acre campus is located in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, just one hour northwest of Boston.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1876
1865
Campus Size
88 acres
162 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
510
385
% Students of Color
15%
17%
% International Students
20%
30%
% Students Boarding
70%
94%
Average SAT Score
n/a
1270
Average ACT score
n/a
31
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Monthly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
28
22
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
78%
65%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$66 million
$102 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$79,695
$77,800
Tuition (Day Students)
$60,965
$52,600
Tuition (international students)
n/a
$77,800
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$49,544
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
No
SSAT Required
No
No
Director of Admissions
Eric Long
Catherine Pollock
Associate Director of Admissions
Guillermo Moronta
n/a
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
28
22
Sport
Total Sports Offered
18
22
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
Cross Country RunningDance
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseSailing
SoccerSquash
TennisTrack
Track and FieldVolleyball
Alpine SkiingBallet
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryCross Country Running
DanceEsports
Field HockeyFigure Skating
GolfIce Hockey
LacrossePaddle Tennis
SkiingSnowboarding
SoccerSoftball
TennisTrack
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
18
22
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Community ServiceDebate
Model UNRobotics
Student NewspaperYearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
Applied MusicCeramics
DramaMusical Theater
PhotographyVisual Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
FitnessIce Hockey
Indoor Soccer ClubInstructional Sailing
Schooner SailingStrength and Conditioning
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ambassador ProgramBlack Student Union
CA Super FansClassics Club
Community Service ClubDebate Team
E-sports ClubEconomics Team
Environmental Action CoalitionEthics Committee
Gold Key SocietyHabitat for Humanity
Kindness ClubPRIDE
Student Leader ProgramWriting Center Tutors
Arts and Music Programs:
A CapellaChamber
Cushing ChorusDance Club
Winter Musical
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Aerobics