Cushing Academy
39 School Street Po Box 8000, Ashburnham, MA, 01430-0143 - View a map of this school Map
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Cushing Academy, founded as a coeducational boarding school in 1865, exists for students, their academic growth and their personal development. We are dedicated to educating the mind, shaping the character, and nurturing the creativity of young men and women. In a community that is academically and culturally diverse, we challenge each individual, support excellence in every aspect of the learning process, and promote active participation in all areas of life and learning. We offer a demanding college preparatory curriculum, teach skills that build confidence, and instill values that endure. ...read more  

School Overview:
Cushing Academy
School Level High school
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Worcester County, MA
Student Body
Total Students 402 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( MA ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 24% 19%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 55 students
Grade 10 - 107 students
Grade 11 - 125 students
Grade 12 - 115 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 61 teachers
This School ( MA ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 164 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • Cushing Academy, founded as a coeducational boarding school in 1865, exists for students, their academic growth and their personal development. We are dedicated to educating the mind, shaping the character, and nurturing the creativity of young men and women. In a community that is academically and culturally diverse, we challenge each individual, support excellence in every aspect of the learning process, and promote active participation in all areas of life and learning. We offer a demanding college preparatory curriculum, teach skills that build confidence, and instill values that endure.
  • Profile last updated: 02/13/2007

School Zip Code:

About This Zip Code ( 01430 )
School Zip ( 01430 ) ( MA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 5,554 people 6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 37% 43%
Population Average Age 37 years old 36.5 years old
Average Household Size 2.9 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $55,795 $51,535
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.9 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 45 years old 57 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (01430)



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% Owning / % Renting 89% / 11% 58% / 42%
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1. Shackleton Schools - 42 students - view location
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4. Notre Dame Preparatory School - 38 students - view location
5. St Bernard Central High School - 515 students - view location
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