Worcester Academy
- 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 2018 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 | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 605 students | 313 students |
| % Students of Color | 20% | 21% |
| % International Students | 20% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 35% | 66% |
| Average SAT Score | 1250 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki pants, collared shirt etc.) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 13 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 53% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $32 million | $19 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $61,939 | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $35,175 (Middle School tuition is $32509) | $30,550 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $51,199 | $40,300 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 48% | 37% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Meghan Bennett | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 18 | 15 |
| 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 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Big/Little Siblings, Business Club, Habitat for Humanity, Innovation, Jimmy Fund, Lance (Literary Magazine), Legomathenian (Debate), Model UN, Mosaic: Multicultural, OskeeVision (TV/Journalism/Reporting), Robotics Team, Towers (Yearbook), Varsity Math Team, Vigornia (Newspaper), World Cultures and Languages Arts and Music Programs: Academy Singers, Chorus, Drama Club, Hillpoppas (a cappella group), Jazz Club, Musical Theater, Orchestra Recreational Athletic Programs: Badminton Club, Ultimate Frisbee, 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
- Worcester Academy accreditations: NEASC, AISNE, NAIS, TABS
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grades: 9-12, PG | 400 students 27 miles39 School Street, P.O. Box 8000
Ashburnham, MA 01430
978-827-7300279-12, PG400 - Grades: 9-12, PG | 648 students 45.9 miles7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
413-774-140045.99-12, PG648 - Grades: 9-12, PG | 1142 students 43.2 miles180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
978-749-405043.29-12, PG1142 - Grades: 9-12, PG | 655 students 45.9 milesOne Lamplighter Way
Mount Hermon, MA 01354
413-498-322745.99-12, PG655 - Grades: 9-12, PG | 408 students 83.6 miles245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
413-229-100383.69-12, PG408
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