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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Official information of Worcester Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool

A- Boarding
A- Matriculation
A Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
A- Reviews
B+ Int. 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/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 74%
SAT: 1250/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#5 Yale University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 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
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#59 Syracuse University 1
#59 University of Washington 2
#63 George Washington University 4
#63 University of Connecticut 1
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#68 Fordham University 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 3
#75 Baylor University 1
#79 American University 1
#79 North Carolina State University 1
#83 Elon University 2
LAC #17 Colby College 3
LAC #17 Colgate University 2
LAC #17 Smith College 2
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 1
#89 Stonehill College 2
#103 Clark University 2
#103 Drexel University 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1
#103 University of Arizona 2
#115 Fairfield University 2
#117 University of Vermont 2
LAC #25 Bates College 2
#136 University of New Hampshire 1
#148 San Diego State University 1
LAC #30 Bryn Mawr College 1
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 1
#176 University of Massachusetts Lowell 2
#219 Sacred Heart University 1
#219 University of Maine 1
LAC #46 Trinity College 3
#234 Pace University 1
#234 University of Massachusetts Boston 1
LAC #50 Connecticut College 2
#285 University of New England 1
Assumption College 1
Bentley University 2
Bridgewater State University 1
Coastal Carolina University 1
Columbia College Chicago 1
Eastern Nazarene College 1
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Prescott Campus 1
Endicott College 2
Franklin Pierce University 3
Guilford College 1
Laramie County Community College 1
MCPHS University 1
Merrimack College 1
Norwich University 1
Post University 1
Roger Williams University 1
Rollins College 1
Saint Anselm College 1
Salve Regina University 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
University of South Carolina: Aiken 1
Worcester State University 1
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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
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
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Sports

(Total 17)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Flag Football
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Flag Football
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 16)
Acting
Chorus
Directing
Music
Music Technology
Music Theory
Playwriting
Public Speaking
Theater
Ceramics
Acting
Chorus
Directing
Music
Music Technology
Music Theory
Playwriting
Public Speaking
Theater
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Studio Art
Architecture
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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
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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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1834
Campus Size: 72 acres
Boarding Rate: 35%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Others
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE,PSAT
School Code:
TOEFL: 8018
SSAT: 8320
ISEE: 222545

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SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 33)
4.3/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 4)
4.8 / 5 Overall
4.8 / 5 Academics
4.6 / 5 Campus
4.3 / 5 Student Life
4.6 / 5 Athletic&Art
4.4 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

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Frequently Ask Questions about Worcester Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Worcester Academy.
Worcester Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Boston, Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1834, and currently has about 512 students, 14.25% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.worcesteracademy.org.
02.
Does Worcester Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Worcester Academy is offering 20 AP courses.

Worcester Academy also have 74% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Worcester Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 17.09% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 6.84% go to top 25, and about 1.71% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for Worcester Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Worcester Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Worcester Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Worcester Academy in 2024 is $75,060 , which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@worcesteracademy.org .
06.
Where is Worcester Academy located?
Worcester Academy is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 37 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Worcester Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Worcester Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 42 for all US schools.

Also Worcester Academy has been favorited by 714 users.
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How to start with an application with Worcester Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Worcester Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Worcester Academy’s official site: http://www.worcesteracademy.org or call them at 508-459-5481.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Worcester Academy?
Yes, here are few: Hillside School, New England Innovation Academy and Fay School.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Worcester Academy?
The overall rating for Worcester Academy is A-.

The section ratings of Worcester Academy are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
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