Cushing Academy is a boarding school in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1865 by Thomas Parkman Cushing, the Academy is the oldest coeducational boarding school in the nation. The current headmaster is Dr. James Tracy, a recent replacement for M. Willard Lampe II. A boarding school is a usually fee-charging school where some or all pupils not only study, but also live during term time, with their fellow students and possibly teachers. ...   Ashburnham is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... 1865 (MDCCCLXV) is a common year starting on Sunday. ...

Cushing Academy offers a college preparatory program for grades 9 through 12 plus post-graduate. As of 2006, Cushing's enrollment was 450. 85% of the students board on-campus. 28% of students are from overseas. The student population is comprised of children from 28 states and 28 countries. The faculty student ratio is 1:7 and 68% of faculty hold advanced degrees.

Cushing Academy's 162-acre campus overlooks the town center of Ashburnham. Cushing's academic structures include the historic Main Building, Joseph R. Curry Academic Center, Fisher-Watkins Library, and the English Building. Ashburnham House and Alumni Hall are the largest of the numerous student dormitories. Sports facilities include the Heslin Gym, Theodore Iorio Arena and several athletic fields. The Emily Fisher Landau Center for Visual Arts is the home of the school's excellent visual arts program.

Notable alumni of Cushing Academy include the actor Bette Davis, NHL players Jeff Norton, and Tom Poti. His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, the king of Bhutan, studied at Cushing, and wrestler John Cena graduated from Cushing. For the singer, see Betty Davis, for the meteorologist, see Betty Davis (meteorologist). ... “NHL” redirects here. ... Tom Poti (b. ... Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck (born February 21, 1980) is the fifth Dragon King of Bhutan and head of the Wangchuck dynasty. ... John Felix Anthony Cena, Jr. ...

Cushing Academy Mission Statement

Cushing Academy, founded, as, a, coeducational boarding school in 1865, exists for students, their academic growth and their personal development. We are dedicated to educating the mind, shaping the character, and nurturing the creativity of young men and women. In a community, that is academically and culturally, diverse, we challenge each individual, support excellence in every aspect of the learning process, and promote active participation in all areas of life and learning. We offer a demanding college preparatory curriculum, teach skills that build confidence, and instill values that endure.

References

1. Cushing Academy web site (School history and campus tour)
2. Boarding School Review web site (Student and faculty demographics)
3. Town vs. Gown (Relations between the town and the school)