Cushing Academy

Cushing Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
39 School St,  Ashburnham, MA
4.5
3.8
382 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$52,600
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
80
Part Time Teachers
4
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
31
English
31
Reading
31
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
92.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
85.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10%
Hispanic
2.7%
Black
1.5%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#13 Best Boarding HS in Massachusetts
#18 Most Diverse Private HS in Massachusetts
#20 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boston University 75 Students
Northeastern University 58 Students
New York University 56 Students
Boston College 47 Students
Brown University 45 Students
Tufts University 36 Students
Cornell University 35 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 34 Students
University of Southern California 33 Students
Harvard University 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 63 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Economics 28 Students
Marketing 20 Students
Pre-Law Studies 20 Students
Finance 18 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
International Business 17 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 14 Students
Biology 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 80 Reviews
5.0 Parent
7/8/2025
Great school. Seek out AO and Honors courses. Seek out relationships with teachers. Very. Very. Very sports oriented. Join some teams.
5.0 Senior
6/23/2025
Cushing has brought out the best in me. I've discovered who I am and what I am capable of with their guidance. They have helped me discover opportunities that I didn't realize existed. The best decision our family made.
2.0 Parent
2/18/2024
Cushing Academy caters to the wealthy and does not offer scholarships at all to well deserved, high honors, athletically driven students of moderate income,my experience and observations proved this. Very Disappointing.... I am not sure of their formula for financial assistance but I am choosing better alternatives for 24/25.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/1/2023
As an alum, current and past parent, I can only highly recommend Cushing Academy! The support from teachers and staff is incredible in academics, sports and all facets of boarding school life. After coming out of a difficult period during COVID, my daughter, a current student at CA, was hesitant to...
1.0 teacher
6/2/2023
Two point perspective:1. Student perspective - students are welcomed, encouraged, provided with emotional support and academic. (Families pay for the education, and are accommodated; regardless of the situation of fault)2 Teacher perspective - Teachers are well compensated but the they own you. You...
5.0 parent
2/7/2023
My daughter graduated from Cushing in 2022. She transferred into Cushing from another prep school in her Sophomore year. She drove the decision to transfer. Cushing was one of two schools she selected based on her research and visiting schools while playing 3 sports at her previous school. We all ag...
5.0 parent
9/11/2019
The faculty and staff are exceptional, and in addition to providing a great academic experience, they foster a true sense of community that develops mature, confident and well-rounded students.

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Cushing Academy is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 39 School St in Ashburnham, in the Ashburnham neighborhood. Annual tuition is $52,600. The school has a total enrollment of 382 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Cushing Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $481,670. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oakmont Regional High School, Overlook Middle School, Briggs Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ashburnham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cushing Academy.

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