Thayer Academy

745 Washington Street

Braintree, MA 02184

6 Reviews

School District
Grade

5-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 09, 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 how many female athletes have left and ask about the law suit the school is fighting with a former female athlete? It's sad Thayer used to be a great school.
Submitted by parent on April 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 the culture. Teachers are engaged with the kids and the kids respond to the small class size and individual focus. For a private school they do a great job of creating a welcoming, down to earth community and I agree with a previous reviewer that working hard (but not unreasonably so) and continually learning and engaging is what is "cool" and is the norm. No, it's not an athletic powerhouse and if that's what you're looking for in an educational environment then it's probably not the right fit.
Submitted by parent on September 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 to help community and work with others. Well rounded student population with good sense of community.
Submitted by parent on September 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 increasingly acommodating to weaker learners. Once a powwerhouse in male athletics such as football and ice hockey it is now far weaker with fewer standouts applying. Female sports such as lacrosse and field hockey have become very strong with many grads getting scholarships to D-I programs. Pristine campus is a gem!
Submitted by other on April 09, 2011

I credit Thayer Academy and its inspiring teachers for my success in college. I would not be nearly as confident, independent, or intellectually intrigued if it weren't for the four years that I spent at Thayer. Teachers encourage participation in class and the students want to learn--it's "cool" to be smart and creative.
Submitted by parent on May 07, 2010

For the sake of all students of color, please don't send you child to this institution. Students are made to feel inferior as well as an outcast in this environment
Submitted by student on October 05, 2006

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