Thayer Academy

Thayer Academy

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 5-12
745 Washington St,  Braintree, MA
4.4
4.0
719 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$63,100

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
101
Part Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
660
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
70%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
82.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.7%
Black
4.8%
Hispanic
3.7%
Two or more races
1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#25 Best HS For Athletes in Massachusetts
#45 Best Private HS in Massachusetts
#50 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boston College 93 Students
Boston University 73 Students
Northeastern University 63 Students
Brown University 58 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 57 Students
New York University 56 Students
Tufts University 45 Students
Providence College 41 Students
Villanova University 40 Students
University of Miami 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 94 Students
Biology 45 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Political Science and Government 33 Students
Environmental Science 29 Students
Economics 26 Students
Marketing 22 Students
Communications 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 77 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/18/2023
I really like the vibes there and I've been there since 6th grade and I feel like it has really prepared me for life. The teachers actually care about you as a person.
5.0 Parent
11/3/2022
Beautiful school area and best teachers I meet so far. Especially school leaders working supper hard as I feel. A++ Diversity.
5.0 Senior
6/29/2020
I was very skeptical about coming to Thayer as an incoming freshman because I was a very shy kid and didn't know anyone. But as the years went on, Thayer brought me out of my shell and gave me arguably the friends that I will have for the rest of my life.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/9/2016
Not looking for an athletic powerhouse but that's not why I wouldn't send a female athlete here. They are bullied by other female students ( have you seen the movie Mean Girls?) and the administration and faculty does nothing to prevent the situation. The athletic department is pathetic. Ask about h...
5.0 parent
4/30/2015
As a parent of 2 children at Thayer both very different learners I can say that I think the school does an excellent job of developing thoughtful, creative, well-rounded individuals. Students are encouraged to try new things outside of their comfort zone and that sort of supported risk-taking is in...
5.0 parent
9/13/2012
Excellent in all aspects included teaching staff, student to teacher ratio. Campus is close to public transportation, recently completed student common, new performing art building. Great sports program with very well staffed gym and state of the art gym. Many extra activities for students to join t...
3.0 parent
9/15/2011
AS A FORMER STUDENT AND PARENT I CONSIDER THE THAYER EXPERIENCE TO BE VERY SPECIAL. The academics address all ability levels. New emphasis has been placed on the ARTS PROGRAM. The hard sciences and HUMANITIES COURSES HAVE BEEN WATERED DOWN IN RECENT YEARS AS THE administration has become increasingl...

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