Thetford Academy
School Notes Overview:
At Thetford Academy, no admission requirements. Open admissions foster diversity in the student population, and as a result, the student body exhibits a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds and aspirations. TA students benefit from the best traditions of small schools: individualized attention, respect for diversity, a strongly cooperative spirit, and multiple opportunities for leadership, activities, and service. Thetford Academy is a community of learners. We challenge all members of the school community to reach their highest potential. We value initiative, courage and dedication. We provide individuals with personalized support and guidance. We care about each other and about the larger community. ...
School Overview:
Thetford Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | State or regional independent school association | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 7 - 12 | ||
| County | Orange County, VT | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 380 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(VT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 2% | 8% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 7 - 39 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 35 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 78 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 83 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 79 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 66 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers | ||
This School |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 176 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 8 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Lacrosse | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Track and Field | ||
School Notes:
- At Thetford Academy, no admission requirements. Open admissions foster diversity in the student population, and as a result, the student body exhibits a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds and aspirations. TA students benefit from the best traditions of small schools: individualized attention, respect for diversity, a strongly cooperative spirit, and multiple opportunities for leadership, activities, and service. Thetford Academy is a community of learners. We challenge all members of the school community to reach their highest potential. We value initiative, courage and dedication. We provide individuals with personalized support and guidance. We care about each other and about the larger community.
- Profile last updated: 02/10/2008
In the News:
- Harriers reach Regionals (Bennington Banner)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 04:20:21 am
BENNINGTON -- You don’t just decide to be a great cross-country runner. The best harriers are blessed with natural gifts, such as long legs that create an effortless stride or an internal engine that keeps chugging along when others are spent by the trailside. - Harwood cross country sweep both boys' and girls' state titles (The Valley Reporter)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 07:13:55 pm
11/05/2009 Harwood Union's legendary cross country teams swept the state titles once again with both teams qualifying for the New England championships and runner Tim Shepard earning the top finish in the state.Harwood Union cross country coach John Kerrigan did a victory lap in celebration of his teams' double victory at the Vermont State Championships held on Saturday, October 31, on the ... - The finish line: XC season ended with meet in Thetford (Bennington Banner)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 04:20:11 am
THETFORD -- Finishing before the air becomes bitter cold, the Vermont high school cross country season ended with the State Championship Race at Thetford Academy this past Saturday. - Harwood girls' cross country wins league championship, boys' are runners up (The Valley Reporter)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 03:28:14 pm
10/30/2009 Harwood girls won the Mountain Division cross country championships on Saturday, October 24. The Harwood girls were the fastest runners on the rain-soaked and muddy trails at U-32 High School in East Montpelier. Twelve teams competed for the coveted title this year. This was the Harwood girls' first league championship since 1990. - A familiar course awaits the MAU harriers at States (Bennington Banner)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 04:06:04 am
BENNINGTON -- Call it strength in numbers.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (05074) | School Zip (05074) |
(VT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 166 people | 608,822 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 66% | 34% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $68,250 | $38,372 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 49 years old | 50 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (05074) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 76% / 24% | 59% / 41% |
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