School Profile
Cushing Academy (Massachusetts)
Many students think of boarding school as a bad thing. However, one school has turned the phrase “boarding school” into a good thing. This school is Cushing Academy and it is located in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. It is a student’s dream school. Cushing Academy offers high school students an innovative and exciting way to get an education. It offers students challenging and exciting classes in a variety of areas of study. They also offer a wide variety of art classes and various sports teams to join. Students can either board in the spacious dorm or commute as day students. The student center is the center for all things fun at Cushing Academy. Students can do a variety of things in the center. They can also sign up to take part in various outings and activities. Dances, concerts, fishing trips, and hiking excursions are among the exciting things for students to enjoy. The center also houses a post office, laundry facilities, and a book store. This year is the school’s 150th anniversary. It is also Ashburnham’s 250th anniversary. The school and town have many various activities and events for students and residents alike. The school is coed. It is also one of the most popular schools in the Boston area.
Contact Information
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Cushing Academy
PO Box 8000, Ashburnham, Massachusetts 01430
https://www.cushing.org/
(978) 827-7000
Associations & Organizations
- National Association of Independent Schools
- The Association of Boarding Schools
Photo Source: School Website and/or Social Media Data Source: NCES: 00939414


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