Cushing Academy exists for students and develops curious, creative, and confident learners and leaders. Founded in 1865, Cushing is a co-ed, college preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 and PG. Cushing students come from over 30 states and 30 countries, excel in their academic, art, and athletic offerings. Cushing features a 162-acre campus in Ashburnham, Mass., just one hour from Boston. Cushing's internationally renowned ESL programs offers full support to students' needs, and prepares them to take full advantage of the curriculum. Winning over 25 NEPSAC champions in 6 sports over the past 17 years, Cushing offers thrilling competition and opportunities for athletes at every level. Cushing is located an hour away from the history-rich city of Boston, MA.
A Cushing education begins and ends with inquiry. We challenge and support each student through intentional collaboration, feedback, and reflection. Through authentic and complex questions developed by both students and teachers, students gain a sense of purpose and control over their own learning. They learn to leverage their strengths and grow through challenges; through exploration and imagination, they discover and create new approaches to unsolved problems. By solving problems, answering questions, and understanding paradox, they synthesize information and apply it in new ways. Finally, Cushing students are self-motivated, launching from one understanding into the next inquiry with creativity and discovering new approaches to solve problems with confidence as they embrace and grow through challenges.