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Thunderbird Adventist Academy

7410 East Sutton Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260-0852 -

School Notes Overview:

Thunderbird Academy is a private, co-ed Christian high-school and boarding academy, teaching grades 9-12, and is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. TAA is truly committed to providing each of its students with a solid, Christ-centered, Seventh-day Adventist education which will prepare them for both college and life. Since its early beginnings in 1920 as Arizona Academy, Thunderbird has grown to become an educational institution which embraces a philosophy that focuses on preparation for life. Thunderbird strongly believes in the uniqueness and value of the individual and is committed to challenging each student to become the best they can be. Thunderbird Adventist Academy embraces a philosophy that maintains education is a preparation for life – life in its present and eternal context, recognizing God as the source of all knowledge and wisdom. Thunderbird Adventist Academy believes in the uniqueness and value of the individual and is committed to challenging each student. ...

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School Overview:

	Thunderbird Adventist Academy
School Membership(s)	General Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC)
Religious Affiliation	Seventh-Day Adventist
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded	1953
County	Maricopa County, AZ
Student Body
Total Students	149 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	15%	29%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 31 students
	Grade 10 - 36 students
	Grade 11 - 43 students
	Grade 12 - 39 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	45%
Average Class Size	20
Number of AP Courses	1
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$11,750
Tuition Notes	Dorm Rates Day School Rates &7650
% on Financial Aid	16%
Head of School	Barry Warren
Admissions Director	Sherrie Warren

School Notes:

Thunderbird Academy is a private, co-ed Christian high-school and boarding academy, teaching grades 9-12, and is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. TAA is truly committed to providing each of its students with a solid, Christ-centered, Seventh-day Adventist education which will prepare them for both college and life. Since its early beginnings in 1920 as Arizona Academy, Thunderbird has grown to become an educational institution which embraces a philosophy that focuses on preparation for life. Thunderbird strongly believes in the uniqueness and value of the individual and is committed to challenging each student to become the best they can be. Thunderbird Adventist Academy embraces a philosophy that maintains education is a preparation for life – life in its present and eternal context, recognizing God as the source of all knowledge and wisdom. Thunderbird Adventist Academy believes in the uniqueness and value of the individual and is committed to challenging each student.
Profile last updated: 02/11/2008

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (85260)	School Zip (85260)	(AZ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	35,908 people	5,130,874 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	55%	25%
Population Average Age	38 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$62,334	$44,677
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.4 rooms	5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	17 years old	29 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	64% / 36%	62% / 38%