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Advanced Realty Company
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$530,000 Price
Cushing Academy
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
39 School St,
Ashburnham, MA
382
Students
A+
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$52,600
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
A+
A+
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.6
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
84
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Full Time Teachers
80
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Part Time Teachers
4
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Teachers in First or Second Year
1.3%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
670
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Average ACT
30
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
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Number of AP Courses
21
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AP Pass Rate
92.4%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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White
85.2%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
10%
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Hispanic
2.7%
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Black
1.5%
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Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#13
Best Boarding HS in Massachusetts
#18
Most Diverse Private HS in Massachusetts
#20
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Massachusetts
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
74 Students
New York University
55 Students
Northeastern University
53 Students
Boston College
42 Students
Brown University
40 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
31 Students
Cornell University
30 Students
Tufts University
29 Students
University of Southern California
26 Students
University of California - Berkeley
25 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
68 Students
Psychology
42 Students
Economics
28 Students
Marketing
23 Students
Finance
20 Students
Pre-Law Studies
20 Students
Political Science and Government
19 Students
International Business
17 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
13 Students
Computer Science
12 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/9/2026
I watched an accident happen where a student had a seizure the school did absolutely nothing at all and didn't get the health center or anything and merly didn't care until finally a teacher called an ambulance for her
10/31/2023
Cushing provides an excellent academic schedule with kind, compassionate, helpful teachers that want your child to succeed.
6/28/2023
Academics are good. There are no business, accounting, or marketing classes or clubs. Not enough tech related classes or clubs. The campus is beautiful. The ice rink has ice year round. Good sports programs.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/1/2026
People are often fast to put a place on blast if they had a bad experience, but don't often take time to share positive experiences. I'm writing this from the standpoint of a parent who had no clue what boarding school was really all about. Everything I knew about boarding school was learned watchin...
10/19/2025
We’re sharing this to inform others when choosing a school. Despite full tuition payment, Cushing Academy withheld a student’s official transcripts, preventing enrollment elsewhere and causing significant academic and emotional disruption. Repeated attempts to resolve the issue were met with delays...
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...
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...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Edouard Joseph
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Maurissa Thibeault
Coldwell Banker Realty Leominster MA
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125 Total Sales
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$315K - $950K Price Range
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Hometown Team
Hometown Team
Real Broker MA, LLC
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162 Total Sales
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$400K - $465K Price Range
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Marie Presti
Marie Presti
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100 Total Sales
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$470,000 Price
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Brenda Cormier
Brenda Cormier
RE/MAX Vision
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40 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$126K - $218K Price Range
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Rhonda Stone
Rhonda Stone
Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack
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205 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$1,050,000 Price
Map
List Price Range
$264K - $1.1M
Homes For Sale
23
Average Home Value
$504,869
Median Lot Size
24,393 Sq Ft
Average House Size
1,677 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,575 - $1,650 per month
- Ridgewood Apartments Gardner
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 553 Sq Ft
- 90 Ridgewood Ln
- Gardner, MA
$1,850 - $2,326 per month
- Meadowbrook Village
- 2 - 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 900+ Sq Ft
- 1-51 Meadowbrook Ln
- Gardner, MA
Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
High Ridge Wildlife Reservation
Dunn State Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Ashburnham Community Playground
Moran Field
Winchendon Community Park
Jackson Playground and Skate Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Ashby
A rural town full of farming and hiking opportunities
Gardner
A Worcester suburb with a bustling Main Street and acres of conservation land
Cleghorn
Former millworker neighborhood built along the Nashua River
West Fitchburg
Former paper mills now house cafes in Fitchburg’s industrial area
Greenville
Neighborhood away from the hustle and bustle of the city and engulfed in nature
Southside
Just south of downtown Fitchburg with accessibility to everyday amenities
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 3.6, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $504,869. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oakmont Regional High 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.