Cushing Academy
Overview
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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 |
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Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 0%
Average Merit Scholarship: 5,000
Current Endowment Amount: $42,000,000
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
Director of Admissions: Pedro Davisson
Admissions Phone: 978 827 7300
Fax: 978 827 6253
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.cushing.org
Nearby Schools
- Applewild School - 6mi / 10 km
- Groton School - 17mi / 28 km
- Lawrence Academy - 18mi / 29 km
- Dublin School - 20mi / 33 km
- Hillside School - 25mi / 40 km
- Worcester Academy - 27mi / 44 km



