Cheshire Academy
At a glance
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Location Cheshire, CT USA |
Tuition $58,880 |
| Grades 9-12, PG | Students Receiving Aid 49% |
| Student Body Coed | Total Aid Awarded $3,900,000 |
| Student/Faculty Ratio 6:1 | Endowment 11 million |
Acceptance Rate
52%
Total Enrollment
362
Average Class Size
12
| Average SAT Score (Math) | Mid 50% 510-650 |
| Average SAT Score (Verbal) | Mid 50% 540-640 |
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| Number of AP Programs | 17 |
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| IB Program Offered? |
Overview
| Region | Southern Connecticut |
| Program Emphasis | Art School Boarding School College Prep Day School International Baccalaureate International School Learning Differences Small Boarding School |
| All Grades | 9-12, PG |
| Boarding Grades | 9-12, PG |
| Grade Divisions | Post Graduate Secondary |
| Religious Affiliation | Nondenominational |
| Student Body | Coed |
| Established | 1794 |
| Dress Code | Other(Semi-formal on Mon, Tue, & Thur., CA Spirit Gear on Wed, School Uniform on Fri) |
| School Setting | Suburban |
| Campus Size (Acres) | 104 |
| Head of School | Julie Anderson |
| Endowment | 11 million |
History
Cheshire Academy was founded in 1794 as a college preparatory school that would also prepare young men for the ministry. Under the direction of the Reverend John Bowden, the school opened its doors to both boys and girls – something quite unique at that time. Bowden Hall, erected in 1796, is still in use today as administrative offices. The school has gone through several phases in its history, including periods as a boys’ school and a military academy. The first international students were admitted in the 1840’s. In 1937, the school adopted a new charter and became known as Cheshire Academy. Cheshire returned to coeducation in 1969, and now focuses on a student-centered, leadership-based philosophy. Academically, the school’s goal is to provide a comprehensive college-preparatory education that encompasses global understanding and 21st century skills.
Today Cheshire Academy offers both day and boarding programs for students in grades 9-12 and postgraduate. A combination of academics, athletics, the arts, community service, leadership opportunities, a diverse environment, and a strong residential life program helps students contribute to the life of the school and to discover passions and talents that will shape their futures as global thinkers.
Academics
| Full Time Faculty | 60 | ||
| Part Time Faculty | 10 | ||
| % of Faculty with Advanced Degrees | 70% | ||
| Student/Faculty ratio | 6:1 | ||
| Average Class Size | 12 | ||
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Student Enrollment
| Total Enrollment | 362 | ||
| Boys | 206 | ||
| Girls | 156 | ||
| % Boys/Girls | 57%/43% | ||
| Boarding Students | 186 | ||
| Day Students | 166 | ||
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| Majority of students come from | Northeast | ||
| % of International Students | 36% |
Admission
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| Web Address | www.cheshireacademy.org | ||
| Director of Admission | Sara Lynn Leavenworth | ||
| Admission Application | Apply to Cheshire Academy | ||
| Application Required | Yes | ||
| Application Fee Amount | $60 | ||
| Application Deadline(s) | February 1, with rolling after that period. | ||
| Financial Aid Deadline(s) | February 1 | ||
| Financial Aid Awarded | $3,900,000 | ||
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid | 49% | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52% | ||
| Admissions Selectivity | Selective | ||
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| Day Student Tuition | $41,000 | ||
| Boarding Student Tuition | $58,880 | ||
| International Student Tuition | $58,800 |
College Placement Office
| Average SAT I Scores (Math) | Mid 50% 510-650 |
| Average SAT I Scores (Verbal) | Mid 50% 540-640 |
| Average ACT Score | Median 25 |
| Dedicated College Placement Office | Yes |
| Recent College Matriculations | Boston College Boston University Carnegie Mellon University College of the Holy Cross Columbia University Connecticut College Dartmouth College Duke University Fordham University The George Washington University Harvard University Lafayette College Lehigh University Michigan State University Mount Holyoke College New York University Northeastern University Pennsylvania State University Princeton University Reed College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology Rhode Island School of Design Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art & Design Skidmore College The Citadel Trinity College Union College University of Connecticut Wake Forest University Washington & Lee University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Yale University |
| % of Graduates Who Attend College | 100 |
Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities
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Contact Info
| Phone | (203) 439-7250 |
| Address | 10 Main St - Cheshire, CT 06410 USA |
| Website | www.cheshireacademy.org |
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