Dublin School vs. Cushing Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Dublin School ranks among the top 10 schools with < 200 students (out of 85 schools) for:
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Cushing Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
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Overview
When prospective students visit Dublin School, they are given a Moleskine notebook as a reminder of our effort to make Dublin a place where each student will write their own story - without the pressure of fitting into a mold or living up to other`s expectations.
Dublin nurtures a culture that emphasizes trying new things while embracing the joys of being a teenager.
We believe that this culture, together with Dublin`s rich history and stunning location, allows our students to grow in ways that they might have found unimaginable before Dublin.
Our size allows us to be intentional in everything we do.
Whether that is beginning every day as a community in Morning Meeting - sharing stories and our talents - or in creating signature programs around Writing, Programming Robotics Imagination Science Math (PRISM), Spanish Language Learning, Endurance Sports, Theater, or Residential Life - everything has purpose.
We believe in building a life of meaningful work that allows teenagers to find the deep satisfaction that is a byproduct of effort and achievement.
Founded in 1865, Cushing is an independent, college preparatory school for girls and boys in grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate.
Cushing Academy exists for students and develops curious, creative, and confident learners and leaders.
Our beautiful 162-acre campus is located in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, just one hour northwest of Boston.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1935
1865
Campus Size
500 acres
162 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
165
385
% Students of Color
16%
17%
% International Students
16%
30%
% Students Boarding
75%
92%
Average SAT Score
1277
1270
Average ACT score
28
31
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
10
12
Student : Teacher ratio
5:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
14
21
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
70%
65%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$7 million
$70 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$68,800
$72,850
Tuition (Day Students)
$39,500
n/a
Tuition (international students)
n/a
$77,850
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$35,000
$49,544
Admission
Application Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
No
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
46%
n/a
Director of Admissions
Jill Hutchins
Catherine Pollock
Associate Director of Admissions
Matt Parker
n/a
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
14
21
Sport
Total Sports Offered
13
22
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country Running, Dance, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Sailing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee
Alpine Skiing, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Esports, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Paddle Tennis, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
26
22
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
"Dubdance" Film Festival, A Capella, Academic Committee, Amnesty International, Athletic Committee, Band Ensembles, Big Brother Big Sister, Bridge Club, Creative Writing, Dubliners Chorus, Fishing Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Gender Sexuality Alliance, Instrumental Ensemble, Layman's Way Literary Magazine, Lighting and Tech Crew, Model United Nations, Observatory Committee, Poetry Out Loud, Pond Hockey, Proctors, Robotics Team, Rock Band, Social Awareness Alliance, Student Council, Yearbook Committee
A Capella, Aerobics, Ambassador Program, Black Student Union, CA Super Fans, Chamber, Classics Club, Community Service Club, Cushing Chorus, Dance Club, Debate Team, E-sports Club, Economics Team, Environmental Action Coalition, Ethics Committee, Gold Key Society, Habitat for Humanity, Kindness Club, PRIDE, Student Leader Program, Winter Musical, Writing Center Tutors