Thayer Academy
745 Washington Street, Braintree, MA, 02184-0218 - View a map of this school Map
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The mission of Thayer Academy is to inspire a diverse community of students to moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical excellence so that each may rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good. Thayer Academy provides a rigorous and challenging college preparatory education that attracts students from diverse social, ethnic, economic, and academic backgrounds. The Academy seeks to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences to realize their potential in college and beyond. At Thayer we believe that students will find academic success when given opportunities for individual achievement and self-expression. The Thayer curriculum strives to instill fundamental knowledge and study skills while stimulating intellectual curiosity and growth. Furthermore, the curriculum and Thayer environment combine to encourage students to understand and appreciate different cultures, develop critical thinking skills, enhance creativity, promote physical and emotional well-being, and foster a concern for others. ...read more  

School Overview:
Thayer Academy
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
County Norfolk County, MA
Student Body
Total Students 648 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( MA ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 11% 21%
Students by Grade
Grade 6 - 63 students
Grade 7 - 80 students
Grade 8 - 72 students
Grade 9 - 118 students
Grade 10 - 106 students
Grade 11 - 107 students
Grade 12 - 102 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 79 teachers
This School ( MA ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:6
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 170 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • The mission of Thayer Academy is to inspire a diverse community of students to moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical excellence so that each may rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good. Thayer Academy provides a rigorous and challenging college preparatory education that attracts students from diverse social, ethnic, economic, and academic backgrounds. The Academy seeks to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences to realize their potential in college and beyond. At Thayer we believe that students will find academic success when given opportunities for individual achievement and self-expression. The Thayer curriculum strives to instill fundamental knowledge and study skills while stimulating intellectual curiosity and growth. Furthermore, the curriculum and Thayer environment combine to encourage students to understand and appreciate different cultures, develop critical thinking skills, enhance creativity, promote physical and emotional well-being, and foster a concern for others.
  • Profile last updated: 02/13/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 02184 )
School Zip ( 02184 ) ( MA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 33,828 people 6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 40% 43%
Population Average Age 40 years old 36.5 years old
Average Household Size 2.6 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $61,790 $51,535
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.2 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 53 years old 57 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (02184)



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% Owning / % Renting 78% / 22% 58% / 42%
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