
Tel:
(781)664-2221
Grades: 6 - 12 | 682 students
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.
School Overview: |
Thayer Academy
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| School Membership(s) | New England Association of Schools and Colleges National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) National Independent Private Schools Association Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 12 | |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes | |
| Learning Programs Supported | mild language based and mild learning differences | |
| Year Founded | 1877 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 682 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 13% (MA School Avg.: 24%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 107 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 70% | |
| Average Class Size | 15 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 13 courses | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Mon =dress up; Tues-Fri = no blue jeans and no tee-shirts) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $36,575 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 35% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $24,000 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 38% | |
| Admissions Director | Jon White | |
| Admissions Associate | Jessica Leaver | |
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