- Founded in 1889, The Thacher School is a coeducational boarding high school located 85 miles north of Los Angeles, California.
- The School serves academically talented students who will benefit from a rigorous college preparatory experience.
- The faculty and students live and work closely together in a community in which cooperation, trust, honesty, and respect are the cornerstones of school life.
- Together, we commit to the belief that demands in the academic classroom, when combined with those of mountains and horses, of sports and the arts, produce independent minds, strong bodies, and powerful character.
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- Scripps College Thacher is an extremely special place. It's commitment to giving students an excellent education is bolstered by the supportive community, love for nature, and advocacy for personal growth. The outdoor program really sets Thacher apart. . .
- Stanford The most obviously unique aspect of Thacher are the horses. Every freshman is assigned a horse for the year. The freshman must then care for the horse as well as spending most days after school. . .
- Yale University Two concrete things that set Thacher apart from other boarding schools are the Horse Program and the absence of drugs and alcohol. The Horse Program: At Thacher all freshmen learn to care for and ride. . .
- Columbia University One major aspect of Thacher that sets it apart from other schools is the unique, California-mission style. Many boarding schools have architecture that, while very upscale and nice, is not distinctive from others.. . .
- Harvard University What makes Thacher the unique and impressive place it is transcends the typical academics, athletics, and artistic opportunities. It is the Honor Code, founded in the motto of Honor, Fairness, Kindness, and Truth, that shapes. . .
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- Category Attribute
- Diversity High percentage of students of color
- School Resources Highest endowment/student
- Selectivity Low acceptance rates
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
- Student Test Scores High SSAT scores
| Definition of Terms 2016 School Data |
The Thacher School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1889 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 427 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 250 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 41%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 12%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 88%
|
68%
|
| Average SAT Score | 2075 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1930 - 2220 | - |
| Average ACT score | 30 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $141 million | $16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$57,200 | $51,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$38,650 | $28,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 28%
|
35%
|
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $41,400 | $21,582 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 83% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 12%
|
57%
|
| Director of Admissions | Bill McMahon | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 14 |
| Sports | Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Football, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 32 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Amnesty International Club, California Mathematics League, Chamber, Cheese Club, Chorus, Christian Fellowship Club, Community Service Club, Computer Network Consultants, Cum Laude, Dance Club, El Archivero (the yearbook), Film Society, Foreign Students' Club, French Club, Games Club, Gourmet Club, Gun Club, Indoor Sports, Instrumental, Latin Club, Literary Society and Symposium, Mad Bomber Ski Society, Prefects, Radio Station, Sir Winston Churchill Debating Society, | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2012 - 2016 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Stanford University | 16 | |
| New York University | 12 | |
| Colorado College | 11 | |
| USC | 11 | |
| Claremont McKenna College | 10 | |
| Columbia University | 8 | |
| Dartmouth College | 8 | |
| Tafts University | 8 | |
| Universtity of Richmond | 8 | |
| Duke University | 7 | |
School Notes
- Founded in 1889, The Thacher School is a coeducational boarding high school located 85 miles north of Los Angeles, California. The School serves academically talented students who will benefit from a rigorous college preparatory experience. The faculty and students live and work closely together in a community in which cooperation, trust, honesty, and respect are the cornerstones of school life. Together, we commit to the belief that demands in the academic classroom, when combined with those of mountains and horses, of sports and the arts, produce independent minds, strong bodies, and powerful character.
- School accreditations: TABS, NAIS, WBSA, SSATB
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