Cheshire Academy

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Cheshire Academy - School Information

Cheshire Academy
10 Main Street 
Cheshire, CT 
06410-2496 

Phone: 203-439-7250 
Email: admission@cheshireacademy.org 

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School Information:


Gender: Co-Ed
School Size: 437
Grades: 6-PG
Boarding: Yes


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General Information

Description: Cheshire Academy is a college preparatory school located in Cheshire, Connecticut.
 
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Year Founded: 1794
Religious Affiliation: Nonsectarian
Campus Size: 104 acres


Enrollment

Day Grades: 9 to PG
 
Enrollment By Grade: Grade 6: 9, Grade 7: 14, Grade 8: 22, Grade 9: 54, Grade 10: 82, Grade 11: 94, Grade 12: 87, Postgraduate: 7
Entry into Grade: Number of Students Admitted:
Grade 6: 9 Grade 7: 14, Grade 8: 22, Grade 9: 54, Grade 10: 82, Grade 11: 94, Grade 12: 87, Postgraduate: 7


Financial Assistance: Cheshire Academy awarded nearly $4,400,000 in need-based financial aid to 44% of the student body in the 2016-2017 school year. In addition, Cheshire Academy offers a small number of merit scholarships and oversees a modest internal loan program. Scholarships: The Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund, created by Roberto Goizueta '49, provides an annual scholarship for a student of Hispanic background.

Admissions
 
Application Deadline (Day): February 10
Acceptance Rates: 50%
Interview Required: Yes
SSAT Required: Yes
Application Requirements: Online application, which includes an essay, short answer questions, and a $50 application fee - International student applications require a $100 Application Fee.


 
Sports:
  • Baseball   
  • Basketball   
  • Cross Country   
  • Fencing   
  • Field Hockey   
  • Football   
  • Golf   
  • Lacrosse   
  • Soccer   
  • Softball   
  • Swimming   
  • Tennis   
  • Track & Field   
  • Ultimate Frisbee   
  • Volleyball   
  • Wrestling   
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    Clubs/Activities:
  • Aerobics   
  • Archery   
  • Health Club Membership   
  • Musical Theater   
  • Ski Club   
  • Weight Training   
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    Arts and Media:
  • CATS Acapella   
  • Choir   
  • Guitar Ensemble   
  • Jazz Ensemble   
  • Theatre   
  • Visual arts