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Worcester Academy

  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding
  • 6-12
  • Worcester, MA
  • 122 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      A
    Address
    81 Providence Street
    Worcester, MA 01604
    Telephone
    (508) 754-5302
    Website
    worcesteracademy.org

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Application Fee
    $60
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $37,862
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
    $55,111
    Received Financial Aid
    48%
    Average Financial Aid
    $23,376
    From Worcester Academy

    Worcester Academy is a co-ed day/boarding school for grades 6-12 & postgraduates. Through a thoughtfully designed curriculum & an abundance of extracurricular activities, WA is an environment filled with expert guidance, plenty of options, and, of course, challenge. WA's mission is to instill in students the desire to learn throughout life, engage passionately with the world around them, and to be honorable persons of strong and resourceful character. Through core values—honor, respect, community, personal growth, and challenge—every student is encouraged and expected to "Achieve the Honorable".

    Worcester Academy Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1280
    171 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    53 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    89%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.9 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.9 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 58 responses
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    • Spree Day!
      19%
    • International Assembly
      16%
    • Graduation on the historic Quad
      12%
    • Homecoming Weekend
      12%
    • Dexter Prize
      9%
    • Board of Monitors Tap In Ceremony
      7%
    • Football under the lights
      5%

      Boarding

      Students Boarding
      29%
      Boarding Days Per Week
      5-day, 7-day
      Top Countries
      Canada, China, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Viet Nam
      International Boarding Students
      11%

      Students

      Diversity
      A
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      590
      93%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.14 responses
      93%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.14 responses
      93%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.14 responses

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      7:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      81%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.26 responses
      Poll
      77%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.26 responses
      Poll
      81%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.26 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A+
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      High
      Boys Athletic Participation
      Average
      73%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.11 responses
      55%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.11 responses
      73%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.11 responses

      Worcester Academy Reviews

      122 reviews
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      Our family had a great experience at WA! There are so many opportunities for kids to find their interests and try new activities. The teachers are mostly fantastic. There are super academic opportunities for geniuses, really bright kids, and kids who need structure and motivation to be their best student-selves. This makes for a nice mix of kids with a broad variety of strengths and talents. Kids get so many chances to form close bonds with their teachers, who often are also their coaches, club advisors, project mentors, academic advisors. Academic AND personal preparation for college is topnotch. WA kids learn how to write, research, think creatively. The unique urban historic campus provides options for community service and seeing life beyond the ivy-covered gates. "Achieve the honorable" motto is central to everything at the school.
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      I did a PG year at WA and it was one of the toughest, most satisfying years of my life. I met lifelong friends and had an amazing experience. I was prepared for college both academically and athletically. GREAT place to send your child!
      Worcester Academy is a great school for education and opportunities, however, it does lack in openness in terms of the social experience. This school provides a variety of courses that really help prepare you for the future, and they have excellent staff when it comes time to transition into college. However, Worcester Academy does have some issues with a lack of diversity, and an overall very divided school culture.