Thomas Sumter Academy
School Notes Overview:
Thomas Sumter Academy is an educational institution serving whole individuals. A keen desire exists to assist each student's growth toward independence in thought and action. Expectations are high, and the calling to be one's best is very real. Personal attention to our students is a serious priority. Sense the warm family atmosphere and higher learning permeating the halls of the Academy. The purpose of the Prefirst Program at TSA is to teach the whole child. Realizing that intellect is only one aspect of a young child, teachers plan daily activities that will allow children to grow socially, physically, emotionally and spiritual as well....
School Overview:
Thomas Sumter Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Other | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1964 | |
| County | Sumter County, SC | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 568 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(SC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 6% | 14% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 49 students | ||
| Kind - 47 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 45 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 38 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 31 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 31 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 44 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 47 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 59 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 38 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers | |
This School |
(SC) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 177 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 7 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Head of School | Dr. Robert Mayfield | |
| Admissions Director | Jennifer Cain | |
| Admissions Associate | Susan Hux | |
School Notes:
- Thomas Sumter Academy is an educational institution serving whole individuals. A keen desire exists to assist each student's growth toward independence in thought and action. Expectations are high, and the calling to be one's best is very real. Personal attention to our students is a serious priority. Sense the warm family atmosphere and higher learning permeating the halls of the Academy. The purpose of the Prefirst Program at TSA is to teach the whole child. Realizing that intellect is only one aspect of a young child, teachers plan daily activities that will allow children to grow socially, physically, emotionally and spiritual as well.
- Profile last updated: 01/19/2007
In the News:
- Chargers dismiss Generals (The Post and Courier)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 08:18:18 am
DALZELL -- Northwood Academy, riding on the back of standout tailback Uriah Singleton, knocked off Thomas Sumter Academy 21-7 in the SCISA 2A state semifinals at General Field on Friday. - Playoff preview: Local teams hope to avoid 1st-round knockout (Island Packet)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 05:04:43 am
Tim Singleton has been involved some way or somehow in just about every 50-point performance in Hilt - S.C. teen accused of molesting boys at his school (The Times and Democrat)
posted on March 19, 2009 at 04:53:58 am
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina authorities are accusing an 18-year-old high school student of molesting boys at his private school. - Police: 8 boys ages 3-11 molested (The State)
posted on March 19, 2009 at 04:11:40 am
A Thomas Sumter Academy senior has been ordered confined to his home after Sumter County deputies say he molested eight boys ages 3 to 11, four of whom were students at the school. - Teen Accused of Molesting Young Classmates (WYFF 4 Greenville)
posted on March 18, 2009 at 08:09:01 pm
SUMTER, S.C. -- An 18-year-old high school student is accused of molesting younger boys at his private school. Arthur Richardson, of Dalzell, has been on house arrest since he was charged with five crimes earlier this month. On Tuesday, 11 new counts were filed against him.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (29040) | School Zip (29040) |
(SC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 6,928 people | 4,011,615 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 20% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 33 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $39,646 | $38,638 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.5 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 24 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 78% / 22% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Wilson Hall - 855 students - 6.6 mi. away - view location
- Sumter Christian School - 235 students - 7.6 mi. away - view location
- Low Country Christian Academy - 23 students - 9.1 mi. away - view location
- Sumter Academy - 61 students - 9.4 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Dalzell, Sumter County, Zip 29040
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