Overview

At its core, Thetford Academy is an independent school with a public purpose. For nearly 200 years, the Academy has served as the community school for the town of Thetford and a school of choice for neighbors in surrounding areas. Today, students come from more than a dozen towns in Vermont and New Hampshire, and from countries around the world, to become a part of this close-knit educational community. Every day, Thetford Academy fulfills its educational mission to celebrate the worth of all students, to nurture their strengths, and to challenge them to reach their potential. At TA, highly qualified teachers, recognized for their innovative approach to teaching and learning, are passionate about engaging every student. And with more than 100 courses, TA`s curriculum is designed to be flexible and accessible. The Academy embraces a diverse community of students with a wide range of learning styles. It asks both teachers and students to experiment, stretch their boundaries, and take risks as learners. In this environment-where diversity is acknowledged, respected, and celebrated-students gain the skills they need to take advantage of life`s opportunities and the tools they need to overcome its challenges.
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Official information of Thetford Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool

B- Day
B- Matriculation
B Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
C Community
C Reviews
A- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: 7-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Day S. Tuition: $20,963
# of Students: 310
Teacher:Student: 1:9
International Student: 2%
AP Courses: 0
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 70%
SAT: 1159/1600
#312

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#3 Yale University 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
LAC #6 Carleton College 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#36 University of Rochester 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Brandeis University 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
LAC #11 Middlebury College 1
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
LAC #13 Smith College 1
#67 University of Connecticut 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Reed College 1
LAC #15 Hamilton College 1
#83 Marquette University 1
#89 University of Delaware 1
#94 Lewis & Clark College 1
#97 Clark University 1
#105 Drexel University 1
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#105 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 1
#105 University of Arizona 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#105 University of San Francisco 1
#105 University of Utah 1
#120 Hampshire College 1
#121 Temple University 1
#121 University of Vermont 1
#127 Clarkson University 1
#137 Seton Hall University 1
#137 University of New Hampshire 1
#149 University of Mary Washington 1
LAC #31 Bryn Mawr College 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
#166 Quinnipiac University 1
LAC #36 Mount Holyoke College 1
#182 University of Rhode Island 1
LAC #39 Denison University 1
LAC #39 Skidmore College 1
#202 Springfield College 1
#219 University of Maine 1
#234 Pace University 1
#234 Suffolk University 1
#234 University of Hartford 1
LAC #48 Whitman College 1
#263 Florida Atlantic University 1
#263 Montana State University 1
#285 University of New England 1
#317 University of Findlay 1
Bentley University 1
Bryant University 1
Castleton University 1
Champlain College 1
Colby-Sawyer College 1
Emerson College 1
Emmanuel College-Boston-MA 1
Endicott College 1
Franklin Pierce University 1
Ithaca College 1
Johnson & Wales University: Providence 1
Keene State College 1
Loyola University Maryland 1
Merrimack College 1
New England College 1
Northern Vermont University 1
Norwich University 1
Oberlin College 1
Paul Smith's College 1
Penn State University Park 1
Plymouth State University 1
Providence College 1
Regis College 1
Rhode Island College 1
Roger Williams University 1
Rutgers University 1
Saint Joseph's College of Maine 1
Saint Michael's College 1
Salve Regina University 1
Siena College 1
Simon Fraser University 1
Southern New Hampshire University 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
Thomas College 1
Unity College 1
University of British Columbia 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Southern Maine 1
Utica College 1
Vermont Technical College 1
Westfield State University 1
Wheaton College 1
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Sports

(Total 7)
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Track and Field
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Track and Field
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Arts

(Total 24)
Band
Chorus
Drama
Improvisation
Music
Performing
Playwriting
Production
Theater
Ceramics
Band
Chorus
Drama
Improvisation
Music
Performing
Playwriting
Production
Theater
Ceramics
Computer Aided Design
Computer Graphic
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Watercolor
Woodworking
Architecture
Art
Audition
Design
Lighting Design
Writing
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 14)
Art Club
Bass Fishing
Book Club
Cribbage Club
Gaming Club
Gay-Straight Alliance
Gender Equity Club Nordic Skiing
Outing Club
Robotics – 2021-2022 Season Info
Rock Climbing
Art Club
Bass Fishing
Book Club
Cribbage Club
Gaming Club
Gay-Straight Alliance
Gender Equity Club Nordic Skiing
Outing Club
Robotics – 2021-2022 Season Info
Rock Climbing
Student Council
Student Alliance for Racial Justice (SARJ)
Thetford Academy Climate Alliance (TACA)
Weight Lifting
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1819
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: ITEP

Brief Reviews

(Total 6)
3.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
Recommended
4.9 (25 reviews)
Recommended
Boarding
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4.4 (31 reviews)

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Frequently Ask Questions about Thetford Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Thetford Academy.
Thetford Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Boston, Vermont, US. It was founded 1819 , and currently has about 310 students, 2.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.thetfordacademy.org.
02.
Does Thetford Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Thetford Academy also have 70% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Thetford Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2019-20201, some students attended Yale University, Dartmouth College, University of Michigan, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Carleton College.
04.
What is the application requirement for Thetford Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Thetford Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Thetford Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Thetford Academy in 2024 is $20,963, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@thet.net .
06.
Where is Thetford Academy located?
Thetford Academy is located in the State of Vermont of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 116 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Thetford Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Thetford Academy is within top 1000 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Thetford Academy has been favorited by 4 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Thetford Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Thetford Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Thetford Academy’s official site: https://www.thetfordacademy.org or call them at 802-785-4805.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Thetford Academy?
Yes, here are few: Cardigan Mountain School, Mid Vermont Christian School and Oliverian School.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Thetford Academy?
The overall rating for Thetford Academy is B-.

The section ratings of Thetford Academy are:
B- for Matriculation
B for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
C for Community
C for Students and Parents reviews
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