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Cheshire Academy HistoryCheshire 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. Cheshire Academy’s Middle School, for grades 6 through 8, offers day students a comprehensive curriculum, athletic options, and leadership opportunities. While maintaining a program appropriate to the ages of its students, the Middle School is an integral and vibrant part of the life of the whole school community, and students who elect to “step up” to the Upper School often become community leaders in their high school careers. The Upper School features both day and boarding programs for students in grades 9 through a postgraduate year. 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. |
Cheshire Academy Overview | |||
• Region |
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• Program Emphasis |
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• All Grades |
6-PG | ||
• Boarding Grades |
9-12 | ||
• Grade Divisions |
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• Religious Affiliation | Nondenominational | ||
• Student Body | Coed | ||
• Dress Code | Semi-formal | ||
• School Setting | Suburban | ||
• Campus Size (Acres) |
104 | ||
• Head of School |
Dr. Sandra Wirth | ||
• Endowment |
$8 million | ||
Admission | |||
mona.breitrick@cheshireacademy.org | |||
• Web Address |
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• Director of Admission |
Andrew Weller | ||
• Admission Application |
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• Application Required | Yes | ||
• Application Fee Amount |
$50 US/$100 International | ||
• Application Deadline(s) |
Feb. 1 - rolling | ||
• Financial Aid Deadline(s) |
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• Financial Aid Awarded |
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• % of Students Receiving Financial Aid |
30% | ||
• Admission Tests Accepted |
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• Day Student Tuition/Costs |
Middle: $26,250 - Upper Day: $30,345 | ||
• 5-Day Boarding Student Tuition/Costs |
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• Boarding Student Tuition/Costs |
$41,740 | ||
• International Student Tuition/Costs |
same | ||
Student Enrollment | |||
• Total Enrollment |
372 | ||
• Boys |
224 | ||
• Girls |
148 | ||
• % Boys/Girls |
60/40 | ||
• Boarding Students |
204 | ||
• Day Students |
168 | ||
• International |
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• United States |
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• Majority of students come from | Northeast | ||
• % of Students of Color |
10% | ||
• % of International Students |
30% | ||
Academics | |||
• Full Time Faculty |
50 | ||
• Part Time Faculty |
20 | ||
• % of Faculty with Advanced Degrees |
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• % of Faculty with Doctorate |
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• % of Faculty with Masters |
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• Student/Faculty ratio |
7 to1 | ||
• Average Class Size |
12 | ||
• Learning Differences Support Offered | Yes | ||
• ADD/ADHD Support Offered | Yes | ||
• ESL Offered | Yes | ||
• A Sampling of Courses Offered |
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• A.P. Courses Offered |
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College Placement Office | |||
• Average SAT I Scores (Math) |
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• Average SAT I Scores (Verbal) |
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• Average SAT I Scores (Writing) |
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• Dedicated College Placement Office | Yes | ||
• Recent College Matriculations |
Bates College Bentley College Boston College Carnegie Mellon University New York University Purdue University Smith College University of Michigan and Wheaton College. | ||
• % of Graduates Who Attend College |
100% | ||
Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities | |||
• Athletics |
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• Recreational Sports | |||
• Extra-Curricular Activities |
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Cheshire Academy Notes | |||
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