Cushing Academy, founded in 1865, is a coeducational boarding and day school located in Ashburnham, Massachusetts — in the north-central Wachusett Highlands, approximately 65 miles west of Boston. The campus occupies 162 acres of forested New England landscape, with views across the Nashua River Valley and the Wachusett Mountain range.
Cushing enrolls approximately 430 students from over 40 countries, making it one of the most internationally diverse boarding schools in New England. The school's global community — with particularly strong populations from South Korea, China, Taiwan, and various European countries — creates an unusually rich cultural environment.
Cushing is known for its innovative approach to learning. The school replaced its traditional library with a pioneering Learning and Innovation Center and has been at the forefront of project-based and experiential learning in secondary education. The academy has particular strengths in technology, entrepreneurship, and the visual and performing arts.
Athletics are a major part of Cushing life, with the school's ice hockey program being particularly renowned — Cushing has produced numerous NHL players and is consistently one of the top prep school programs in New England. The school's complete athletics facilities include an on-campus ice rink, aquatic center, and extensive outdoor fields.
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