Cardinal Cushing Centers

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Cardinal Cushing Centers Photo #1 - Our educational and vocational programs provide a full complement of services including; speech, occupational, and physical therapies, art and music therapy, and adapted physical education.
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Cardinal Cushing Centers Photo #1 - Our educational and vocational programs provide a full complement of services including; speech, occupational, and physical therapies, art and music therapy, and adapted physical education.
Since 1947, Cardinal Cushing Centers has been a place where children and adults with disabilities have found possibilities, opportunities, and hope: the possibility to achieve greater levels of success in all areas of life; the opportunity to learn in nurturing, innovative and individualized programs; and, the hope that each tomorrow will bring personal fulfillment, new experiences, and shared happiness.
Cardinal Cushing Centers serves a diverse population of students and adults.
Almost all of our students and adults have some developmental or intellectual delays covering the full spectrum of functioning levels.
Many of our students also have secondary conditions including behavioral, emotional, and mental health concerns.
Located on two beautiful and bustling New England campuses, spread over more than 200 tree lined acres and neighboring communities, Cardinal Cushing Centers offers individuals something truly unique.
Students are offered a continuum of learning experiences including educational, prevocational, vocational, day and residential programs adapted to meet the needs of each student.
Both day and residential programs provide a full complement of supportive services including educational and vocational assessments, physical, speech, and occupational therapies, adaptive physical education, art and music therapies, and recreation.
In additional to community employment opportunities, our on-site vocational programs include, The Sister's Inn, Bass Village Café, Consignment Shop, Bottle Redemption Center, Culinary Arts, and our newest boutique, The Cushing Trader.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1947
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Cardinal Cushing Centers Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Michelle Markowitz

Sports

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Cardinal Cushing Centers offer?
Cardinal Cushing Centers offers 13 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Cardinal Cushing Centers?
The application deadline for Cardinal Cushing Centers is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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