- From our hilltop vantage point in a historic Worcester neighborhood, we see things a little differently than most New England independent schools. This is a place where life takes an interesting turn. It's called the real world, where success doesn't always come easily, but it's worth the extra effort. Students are engaged, empowered, and equipped to "Achieve the Honorable," now and throughout their lives. In an authentic and unpretentious culture, our exceptional teachers and coaches thoughtfully blend challenge and care-- meeting students where they are in life, helping them to understand both who they are and what they have to contribute locally, nationally, and internationally.
| Definition of Terms 2016 School Data |
Worcester Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1834 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 72 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 595 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 20%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 20%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 35%
|
68%
|
| Average SAT Score | 1750 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 13 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 53%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $32 million | $16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$59,557 | $51,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$33,822 (Middle School tuition is $31259) |
$28,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) |
$49,230 | $38,000 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 46%
|
35%
|
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 60%
|
57%
|
| Director of Admissions | Meghan Bennett | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 18 | 14 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 25 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Academy Singers, Badminton Club, Big/Little Siblings, Business Club, Chorus, Drama Club, Habitat for Humanity, Hillpoppas (a cappella group), Innovation, Jazz Club, Jimmy Fund, Lance (Literary Magazine), Legomathenian (Debate), Model UN, Mosaic: Multicultural, Musical Theater, Orchestra, OskeeVision (TV/Journalism/Reporting), Robotics Team, Towers (Yearbook), Ultimate Frisbee, Varsity Math Team, Vigornia (Newspaper), World Cultures and Languages, Yoga | |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- Our campus is conveniently located in Worcester, Massachusetts-- New England's second largest city and is only 45 minutes from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Students experience the vitality, diversity, and excitement of a city rich in heritage, culture, education, and the arts that was named to the Parenting Magazine 2014 list of the Top Ten Best Cities for Families in America.
- Experience Worcester
- Live our Core values- Honor, Respect, Community, Personal Growth, Challenge
- Visit the Campus- Urban. Centrally located in downtown Worcester
- Innovate with Technology- 1-to-1 laptop program and an Innovations in Technology and Design Department that allows students to be the inventors
- Excel in Athletics- 24 NEPSAC Class A varsity sports (54 sports teams total)
- Create the Arts-Visual and performing arts programs that have recieved numerous awards for excellence
- School accreditations: NEASC, AISNE, NAIS, TABS
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