4.2 /5 (39 reviews)
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.

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Co-ed Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-edCo-ed
Co-ed Suburban
Yes ESL: Yes
72,500 Tuition: $72,500
512 # of Students: 512
Co-ed Teacher:Student: 1:7
Co-ed International Student: 14%
20 AP Courses: 20
32.00 Endowment: $62,500/student
74 Faculty w/ adv. degree: 74%
1850 SAT: 1250/1600
#82 USA Boarding School
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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
Email
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
  • 4.2 / 5
Detailed Reviews
    • 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
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