Overview
WORCESTER ACADEMY is a co-ed day and boarding school for grades 6 to 12 and postgraduates. Our urban setting, diverse community and challenging curriculum provide students with a solid, real-world education. Located 40 miles from Boston, Worcester Academy offers both 7-day and 5-day boarding. We offer a challenging, college-preparatory curriculum, competitive athletics, and extensive art, music and theater programs in excellent facilities and on extensive playing fields. Students are supported through regular progress reports and an extra help period. The Academy's urban location provides access to museums, concert halls, and theaters for academic and recreational opportunities.
Matriculation
Academics
Extracurricular Activities
Community
Reviews
Chinese Student Mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: Yes
Tuition:
$72,500
# of Students:
512
Teacher:Student:
1:7
International Student:
14%
AP Courses:
20
Endowment:
$62,500/student
Faculty w/ adv. degree:
74%
SAT:
1250/1600
#82 USA Boarding School
School Videos (1)
School Gallery (33)
Matriculation
| All graduates (2022) | ||
| 1 | Princeton University | 1 |
| 5 | Yale University | 1 |
| 14 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 |
| 21 | Emory University | 2 |
| 22 | University of California: Berkeley | 1 |
| 23 | University of Michigan | 1 |
| 25 | Carnegie Mellon University | 1 |
| 25 | University of Virginia | 1 |
| 27 | University of Southern California | 2 |
| 28 | New York University | 4 |
| 28 | Tufts University | 1 |
| 36 | Boston College | 3 |
| 36 | University of California: Irvine | 1 |
| 40 | College of William and Mary | 1 |
| 42 | Boston University | 2 |
| 42 | Brandeis University | 2 |
| 42 | Tulane University | 1 |
| 47 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 1 |
| 49 | Northeastern University | 1 |
| 55 | Santa Clara University | 1 |
| Chinese graduates (2020) | ||
| 21 | Emory University | 2 |
| 22 | University of California: Berkeley | 1 |
| 25 | University of Michigan | 1 |
| 29 | New York University | 2 |
| 39 | University of California: Davis | 1 |
AP Courses
Total 20
| Biology | Calculus AB | Calculus BC |
| Computer Science A | European History | French Language and Culture |
| Latin | Music Theory | Spanish Language and Culture |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | World History | Chemistry |
| Chinese Language and Culture | English Language and Composition | English Literature and Composition |
| Macroeconomics | Microeconomics | Statistics |
| United States Government and Politics | Physics 1 |
Arts
Total
16
| Acting | Chorus | Directing |
| Music | Music Technology | Music Theory |
| Playwriting | Public Speaking | Theater |
| Ceramics | Digital Photography | Drawing |
| Graphic Design | Painting | Studio Art |
| Architecture |
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
Total
45
| American Sign Language | Amnesty International | Automotive Club |
| Best Buddies | Black Student Union | Classics Club |
| Contemporary Band | Dance Club | Debate Club |
| Diversity Committee | Dungeons and Dragons Club | FemCo |
| Film Club | French Club | Gender Sexuality Alliance |
| Habitat for Humanity | Hillpoppas | ImprOvskees |
| Investment Club | Kick Cancer Club | Knitting Club |
| Lance | Mandarin Lab | Mandarin Tutoring |
| Martial Art Club | Math Lab | Medical Explorers |
| Model UN | National History Day Club | Newman Society |
| Open Art Studio | Oskeevision | Photography Club |
| Poetry and Prose Club | Politics Club | Political Forum Club |
| QUILTBAG | Relay For Life | Robotics Team |
| Science Olympiad | Voices Against Violence | (WAGON) Worcester Academy Gives Others Nourishment |
| Student Activists and Allies | White Students Against Racism | Yearbook Club |
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Contact Info
| Website |
| http://www.worcesteracademy.org |
| Address |
| 81 Providence Street Worcester, MA 01604 |
| Phone Number |
| 508-459-5481 |
| admission@worcesteracademy.org |
| State/Provience |
| Massachusetts |
Basic Info
| Year Founded |
| 1834 |
| Campus Size |
| 72 acres |
| Boarding Rate |
| 35% |
Application Info
| Deadline |
| 01/15 |
| School Code |
|
TOEFL:8018 SSAT:8320 ISEE:222545 |
| Interview |
| Skype, On Campus, Others |
| Pre Interview |
| No Requirement |
| Other Accepted Scores |
| ISEE,PSAT |
| Year of Accepting Chinese Students |
| 1993 |
| # of Chinese Students |
| 42 |
| Grades open for Chinese Students |
| 9 -11 |
Toefl
SSAT
Brief Reviews
Total 35
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4.2
/ 5
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Detailed Reviews
Total 4
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Overall
4.8 / 5 -
Academics
4.8 / 5 -
Campus
4.6 / 5 -
Student Life
4.3 / 5 -
Athletic&Art
4.6 / 5 -
Transportation
4.4 / 5
Q&A
Total 170
