Overview
The mission of Thayer Academy is to inspire a diverse community of students to moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical excellence so that each may rise to honorable achievement and contribute to the common good. Thayer Academy provides a rigorous and challenging college preparatory education that attracts students from diverse social, ethnic, economic, and academic backgrounds. The Academy seeks to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences to realize their potential in college and beyond. At Thayer we believe that students will find academic success when given opportunities for individual achievement and self-expression. The Thayer curriculum strives to instill fundamental knowledge and study skills while stimulating intellectual curiosity and growth. Furthermore, the curriculum and Thayer environment combine to encourage students to understand and appreciate different cultures, develop critical thinking skills, enhance creativity, promote physical and emotional well-being, and foster a concern for others.
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School Videos (5)
School Gallery (55)
Matriculation (2021)
2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 |
3 | Yale University | 1 |
12 | Dartmouth College | 1 |
15 | Rice University | 1 |
15 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 |
18 | Columbia University | 1 |
18 | University of Notre Dame | 1 |
22 | Georgetown University | 2 |
25 | New York University | 2 |
25 | University of Southern California | 1 |
25 | University of Virginia | 1 |
29 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 1 |
29 | Wake Forest University | 2 |
32 | Tufts University | 1 |
36 | Boston College | 11 |
36 | University of Rochester | 1 |
41 | Boston University | 2 |
44 | Northeastern University | 2 |
5 | Wellesley College | 1 |
AP Courses
Total 16
Biology | Calculus AB | Calculus BC |
Chemistry | Computer Science A | English Language and Composition |
English Literature and Composition | Environmental Science | Latin |
Spanish Language and Culture | Statistics | United States Government and Politics |
French Language and Culture | United States History | Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
Microeconomics |
AP Scores
In the year of 2019 - 2019, students took
a total of 326 AP exams,
85% resulted in scores of 3+
Arts
Total
10
Dance | Jazz | Orchestra |
Production | Theater | Graphic Design |
Painting | Photography | Pottery |
Web Design |
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
Total
45
Anime Club | Assisting the Elderly | Business Club |
Challengers Club | Coding Club | Cradles to Crayons |
Creative Writing Club | Discipline Committee | Doctors Without Borders |
Drama Club | Father Bill’s | Film Club |
Fishing | French Club | Future Medical Professionals |
Games Club | Gardening Club of Thayer | Habitat for Humanity |
Help a Hero (supporting our troops) | ISOKAN | Mathletes |
Model UN | OMEGA | Operation Smile |
Perfect Pals | Project DEEP | Photography Club |
Ping Pong Club | Robotics Club | SALSA |
Special Olympics | QUEST | QUEST Teacher Program |
Speech & Debate | Student Government | Sustainable Environment |
TAPAWS (Peer Tutoring) | TA Transfer Admissions Council | TA Stage Crew |
Tour Guides | Trivia Team | "Voice" - Student Magazine |
Womens Empowerment Club | Yearbook | "Black and Orange" |
Data Source
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Contact Info
Website |
http://www.thayer.org/ |
Address |
745 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184 |
Phone Number |
781-843-3580 |
jwhite@thayer.org |
State/Provience |
Massachusetts |
Basic Info
Year Founded |
1877 |
Campus Size |
34 acres |
Application Info
Deadline |
02/01 |
School Code |
SSAT:7654 ISEE:220425 |
Pre Interview |
No Requirement |
Toefl
SSAT
Brief Reviews
Total 23
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4.5 / 5
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Detailed Reviews
Total 2
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Overall
4.5 / 5 -
Academics
4.5 / 5 -
Campus
5.0 / 5 -
Student Life
5.0 / 5 -
Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 -
Transportation
5.0 / 5
Q&A
Total 48