As Vermont`s oldest secondary school, Thetford Academy has more than 200 years of experience preparing students for a changing world.
TA believes education should be inclusive and personalized; that every student deserves to be inspired, challenged, and supported.
TA offers big opportunities within a small school. Students choose from over 100 courses across the academic disciplines, exploring subjects that inspire them through rich electives, honors options, independent study, Dartmouth College classes, and dual-enrollment at Vermont colleges.
TA is an independent school with a public mission.
While enrolling private day and homestay students, TA is the designated public school for the town of Thetford, VT and a choice school for towns in the region.
Life at TA is as vibrant and diverse as its students.
Over 20 clubs represent a range of student interests; athletics include soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, track & field, cross country, as well as alpine and nordic skiing.
Club or Organization: Environmental Club, Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA), Outdoor Program, Robotics Program
Arts and Music Programs: Choral Music, Culinary Arts, Design Technology, Drama Program, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts
School Notes
Thetford Academy is situated on nearly 300 acres of woodlands
and fields, and is contiguous to the nearly 200 acre Thetford Hill
State Park, which the school manages through a special agreement
with the State of Vermont.
The school boasts small classes, nurturing teachers, supportive
parents, a hands-on curriculum, honors offerings in all
disciplines, robust electives, a strong fine arts program, an
outdoor education program, and a path to taking Dartmouth College
courses while still in high school.
An open admissions policy fosters 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.
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The average private school tuition in Vermont is $18,102 for elementary schools and $32,813 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
