The Winchendon School
172 Ash Street, Winchendon, MA, 01475-0147 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (978)297-1223
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The Winchendon School is a college preparatory boarding and day school enrolling boys and girls in Grades 8 through 12 and a postgraduate year. Winchendon School offers a precisely defined and well-focused educational program for "good" students who have not yet achieved their academic potential. The Winchendon philosophy is that most young people can succeed when surrounded by an atmosphere of caring attention to their individual needs. To that end, the school offers academic programs that are closely tailored to each student's strengths and weaknesses in a traditional environment designed to encourage moral and spiritual growth. Small classes, a personalized approach, and flexible guidance and support systems are intended to stimulate an interest in learning and to teach students that they themselves are the most valuable contributors to their own education. ...read more  

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The Winchendon School
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 8 - 12
County Worcester County, MA
Student Body
Total Students 138 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( MA ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 43% 19%
Students by Grade
Grade 8 - 8 students
Grade 9 - 20 students
Grade 10 - 35 students
Grade 11 - 5 students
Grade 12 - 70 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 32 teachers
This School ( MA ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:4 1:7
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 162 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 10 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • The Winchendon School is a college preparatory boarding and day school enrolling boys and girls in Grades 8 through 12 and a postgraduate year. Winchendon School offers a precisely defined and well-focused educational program for "good" students who have not yet achieved their academic potential. The Winchendon philosophy is that most young people can succeed when surrounded by an atmosphere of caring attention to their individual needs. To that end, the school offers academic programs that are closely tailored to each student's strengths and weaknesses in a traditional environment designed to encourage moral and spiritual growth. Small classes, a personalized approach, and flexible guidance and support systems are intended to stimulate an interest in learning and to teach students that they themselves are the most valuable contributors to their own education.
  • Profile last updated: 02/13/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 01475 )
School Zip ( 01475 ) ( MA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 9,586 people 6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 23% 43%
Population Average Age 35 years old 36.5 years old
Average Household Size 2.8 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $43,516 $51,535
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.6 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 46 years old 57 years old
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Zipcode (01475)



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% Owning / % Renting 72% / 28% 58% / 42%
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1. The Meeting School - 30 students - view location
2. Cushing Academy - 402 students - view location
3. Victory High School - 47 students - view location
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