Cushing Academy

Ashburnham
Massachusetts
United States

Overview

Students who talk about why they love Cushing Academy describe the way their experiences transform them as scholars, friends, artists, athletes, and as people who are endlessly curious and actively engaged in discovering new talents and interests. At Cushing, everyone is valued as an individual, and teachers, coaches, and mentors care about success at every level. Students are inspired to push themselves to new levels of achievement and are encouraged to pursue their passions in and outside the classroom. Cushing Academy is an independent boarding school for boys and girls that offers a challenging academic curriculum and outstanding offerings in athletics and the arts. The Academy also offers Academic Support and English as a Second Language instruction, and a dynamic 5 week Summer Session program for students ages 11-18. One year, or partial year, enrollment opportunities are available. Home to 400 students from over 30 states and 30 countries, Cushing is located in a classic rural New England setting, just one hour northwest of Boston in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. The average student/teacher ratio is 8:1. Included among Cushing’s outstanding facilities are: the Watkins Field House (opened in 2016); Iorio Arena for boys' and girls' hockey; Emily Fisher Landau Center for the Visual Arts with numerous studios for silversmithing, pottery, painting and drawing, photography, and glass; Quimby Field, a turf field for athletic practice, gameplay, and recreation.

Academics

Department Director

Student/Teacher Ratio: 8/1:

Average Class Size: 12

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 83

Number of AP Courses Offered: 11

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 54%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

  • Learning Differences Support
  • ADD/ADHD Support

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 10

Average Students Per Dorm: 52

Number of Girls Dorms: 2

Number of Boys Dorms: 8

Dorm Amenities

  • Game Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Vending Machines
  • Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

  • Baseball Field
  • Basketball Court
  • Football Field
  • Indoor Basketball Court
  • Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

  • Classics Club
  • Community Service
  • Debate Club
  • Diversity Club
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Environmental Club
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Honor Council
  • International Club
  • Investment Club
  • Literary Magazine
  • Math Club
  • Model UN
  • National Honor Society
  • Pep Club
  • Photography Club
  • Snowboarding Club
  • Student Activities
  • Student Government
  • Weightlifting Club
  • Yearbook

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Robert Johnson

Athletics Department Director: Jennifer Viana

Arts

Interscholastic Sports

  • Alpine Ski Racing
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country Running
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

Recreational Sports

  • Aerobics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Dance
  • Figure Skating
  • Ice Hockey
  • Paddle Tennis
  • Snowboarding
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Weight Lifting

Graduates

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores Reading Math Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 0%

Average Merit Scholarship: 5,000

Current Endowment Amount: $42,000,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 357

Total Day: 37

Total Enrollment: 394

Boys: 237

Girls: 157

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: 9-12

School Type: High School, Post-grad

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: SAO

Application Deadline: February 1st

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $63,700

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $43,400

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 37%

Average Awarded: $40,768

School Finances

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 0%

Average Merit Scholarship: $5,000

Current Endowment Amount: $42,000,000

Contact

PO Box 8000 39 School Street

Ashburnham, Massachusetts United States

978 827 7300

Director of Admissions: Pedro Davisson

Admissions Phone: 978 827 7300

Fax: 978 827 6253

Email: damorris@cushing.org

Website: https://www.cushing.org

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