The Winchendon School vs. Cushing Academy
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Overview
The Winchendon School (TWS) is a coeducational, boarding and day school for grades 9-12 & PG. A day and boarding campus is located outside of Boston on over 300 acres in central Massachusetts, The Winchendon School is nestled between Mount Monadnock and Mount Wachusetts. A city day campus is located in New York City in Herald Square.
Our 285 students work collaboratively in small group settings.
Our program is designed to allow every student and their learning style to be known and celebrated.
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, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1926
1865
Campus Size
326 acres
162 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
285
385
% Students of Color
14%
17%
% International Students
25%
30%
% Students Boarding
75%
92%
Average SAT Score
n/a
1270
Average ACT score
30
31
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
8
12
Student : Teacher ratio
5:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
19
21
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
50%
65%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$30 million
$70 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$70,900
$72,850
Tuition (international students)
n/a
$77,850
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
$59,750
n/a
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$20,000
$49,544
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
n/a
Admission
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
Yes
No
Acceptance Rate
40%
n/a
Director of Admissions
John Toffey
Catherine Pollock
Associate Director of Admissions
Erika Rothkegel
n/a
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
19
21
Sport
Total Sports Offered
16
22
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
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
17
22
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
A cappella group, Aerobics, Affinity Group, Community Service Club, Current Events & Debate, Drawing, Fun Fitness, Green Key Student Ambassadors, Math Team, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Robotics, Service Learning Groups, Strength and Conditioning, Student Government, Theater Productions
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