Thunderbird Adventist Academy
Tel:
(480) 948-3300
- 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.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 132 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,750
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Thunderbird Adventist Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
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- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventist |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1953 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 132 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 32% State avg.: 41% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 45% |
| Average Class Size | 20 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 1 course |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,750 |
| Tuition Notes | Dorm Rates Day School Rates &7650 |
| % on Financial Aid | 16% |
| 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.
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