The Winchendon School vs. Cushing Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
The Winchendon School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
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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
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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
$84 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$70,900
$72,850
Tuition (Day Students)
$35,500
$51,050
Tuition (international students)
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$77,850
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
$59,750
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Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$20,000
$49,544
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
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Admission
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
Yes
No
Acceptance Rate
40%
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Director of Admissions
John Toffey
Catherine Pollock
Associate Director of Admissions
Erika Rothkegel
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# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
19
21
Sport
Total Sports Offered
17
19
Sports
Alpine SkiingBadminton
BaseballBasketball
Cross Country RunningCycling
GolfIce Hockey
Indoor SoccerLacrosse
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisUltimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Alpine SkiingBallet
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryCross Country Running
DanceField Hockey
FootballGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballTennis
TrackTrack and Field
Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
17
22
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Affinity GroupCommunity Service Club
Current Events & DebateGreen Key Student Ambassadors
Math TeamModel United Nations
National Honor SocietyNewspaper
RoboticsService Learning Groups
Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
A cappella groupDrawing
Theater Productions
Recreational Athletic Programs:
AerobicsFun Fitness
Strength and Conditioning
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ambassador ProgramBlack Student Union
CA Super FansClassics Club
Community Service ClubDebate Team
E-sports ClubEconomics Team
Environmental Action CoalitionEthics Committee
Gold Key SocietyHabitat for Humanity
Kindness ClubPRIDE
Student Leader ProgramWriting Center Tutors
Arts and Music Programs:
A CapellaChamber
Cushing ChorusDance Club
Winter Musical
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Aerobics