Cushing Academy

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39 School St

Ashburnham, MA 01430

+1 (978) 827-7000

http://www.cushing.org

Cushing Academy is a coeducational boarding school, founded in 1865. The academy enrolls more than 400 students and offers classes from grades nine through 12. Its curriculum includes computer science, English, American history, social studies, mathematics, science and technology, business studies and physical education. The academy also offers visual and performing arts, such as silversmithing, architectural design, photography, music, dance and drama. It also organizes various student clubs, including International Club, Muslim Student Association and peer tutoring. The academy offers sports programs, such as baseball, basketball, golf, lacrosse, softball, tennis, hockey, volleyball, cross country, football and soccer. Located in Ashburnham, Mass., Cushing Academy is a member of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and National Association of Independent Schools.

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4.018 reviews

Kimberly B.

8/6/2016

I am doing this review for serval reasons. The first because this is an amazing school and another because I am paying it forward. My daughter was accepted to this school for the upcoming fall....

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Albert W.

4/24/2024

About 8 years ago I wrote a one star * negative review about Cushing. Two other alumni with bad experiences Yelped me behind the scenes thanking me for my review. Today, all these years later I am...

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Jane D.

5/13/2023

Decades later, I can only remember the rampant drinking, drug use, hook-ups and bullying. How sad is that? The marketing propaganda makes it looks like it evolved into a first-rate institution,...

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Scott B.

2/8/2014

Wow. Read the negative review and wanted to provide some balance. My grandfather went to Cushing with Bette Davis. My mom went there and graduated top of her class in the 50's. I graduated from...

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Peter E.

5/22/2022

i went to cushing in 1978.it was the worst experience of my life.the principle dr. curry was a dissapointment.there were more suspentions than needed.he had no control over the school and there...

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