|
39 School Street, P.O. Box 8000, Ashburnham, MA 01430 -  Map
|
tel:
978-827-7300 |
|
|
|
|
|
Upcoming Events and News: |
|
|
|
School Notes Overview: |
"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 – to a superior college preparatory school, to a worldwide network of classmates, and to a school that will prepare them for the challenges of the 21st century.
...read
more
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| School Focus |
College Preparatory |
College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered
|
9-12, PG |
9-12 |
| School Type |
Co-ed |
Co-ed |
| Support
for ADD/ADHD Students |
Yes |
Yes |
| Supports Learning
Differences (LD) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Religious Affiliation |
Non-denominational |
Non-denominational |
| Year Founded |
1865 |
1900 |
| Campus Size |
162 acres |
150 acres |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Enrollment |
445 students |
300 students |
| Percent Students of Color |
11% |
18% |
| Percent International Students |
25% |
16% |
| Percent Students Boarding |
85% |
72% |
| Average
SAT Score |
n/a |
*National
Avg. » View |
| Offers
Post-Grad Year |
Yes |
No |
| |
|
|
| |
|
| Saturday Classes |
Yes |
No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes |
Less than once a month |
Less than once a month |
| Classroom Dress Code |
Casual |
Formal |
| Average Class
Size |
12 |
12
*National
School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student
Ratio |
1:8 |
1:7
|
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered |
14 |
14 |
| ESL Courses Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree |
68% |
60% |
| Summer Program Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
| |
|
|
| |
|
| Endowment Size |
$18 million |
$16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$42,000
|
$38,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$30,600 |
$21,950 |
| Percent Students
on Financial Aid |
23% |
31% |
| Average Financial Aid
Grant |
$
24,000 |
$
17,000 |
| Merit Scholarships
Offered |
Yes |
No |
| |
|
|
| |
|
| Application Deadline |
Feb. 1 / rolling |
Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required |
Yes |
Yes |
| Acceptance Rate |
60% |
60% |
| Associate Director of Admissions |
Meredith Carlisle |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Total Interscholastic
Sports Offered |
17 |
13 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 Academic Support - Profile last updated: 09/30/2008
|
|
|
Get: driving
directions  Weather: 10-day
forecast or monthly
climate averages. |
| Tip: Zoom in/out using
the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid
buttons. |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Featured: Grier School 
