Penguins to Physics, Poetry to Programming
With so much going on, your best bet to capture the essence of Cushing is a visit to campus. Here are some facts to give you a head start on the fact-finding tour (and they’re just the tip of the iceberg…which of course is home to our mighty Penguins.
| Facts at a Glance |
| Founded |
1865 |
| Coed Since |
1865 |
| Grades` |
9-12 & PG |
| Number of Students |
450 |
| Boarding Students |
371 |
| Boys / Girls |
55% / 45% |
| States Represented |
28 |
| Countries Represented |
28 |
| Student/Faculty Ratio |
8:1 |
| Average Class Size |
12 |
| Tuition 2006-2007 |
Boarding $39,950
Day $28,100 |
| Varsity Sports: |
23 |
| Junior Varsity Sports |
23 |
| Performing Arts Events |
21 |
| Visual Arts Offerings: |
15 |
| Most Famous Alum |
Bette Davis ’26 |
| Miles from Boston |
62 |
| School Mascot |
The Penguin |
| School Colors |
Purple & White |
Find out more about us:
Meet the Headmaster—welcome from Dr. James Tracy
Visitor Information—out, about and around Ashburnham
Board of Trustees—view from the top
Cushing History — How Cushing started
Cushing Calendar—what’s happening on campus
Campus Tour—next best thing to a visit in person
Driving Directions—how to get here from anywhere
Employment Opportunities—join this fantastic community |
