Why Thayer?

Dear Prospective Families,

Jeff Dwyer, Director of Enrollment Management

We are thrilled you are considering Thayer Academy and cannot wait to welcome you to our campus. At Thayer, you will find an engaged community of students and teachers who support one another inside and outside the classroom. We believe our students should find joy in learning, and our academic, athletic, and art curricula cultivate lifelong learners and thoughtful, compassionate leaders.

We invite you to see for yourself what makes Thayer Academy special. Let us know you're interested in learning more, take a tour, and reach out to admissions@thayer.org if you have any questions.

We look forward to welcoming you to campus soon.

Best,

Jeff Dwyer P '31
Director of Enrollment Management

Authenticity matters — in relationships, in learning, and in being vulnerable even when doing so is difficult — and it is foundational to student engagement.

Watch Head of School Chris Fortunato's Convocation 2024 address to learn more about Thayer's approach to learning excellence.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Thayer Academy embraces community as a core value and sees diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential to the Academy’s mission. From student organizations and activities to faculty development to our academic curriculum, Thayer seeks an affirming and supportive culture which promotes diversity in all its forms.

Transportation

Thayer is conveniently located off Routes 3, 93, and 128, and is two blocks from the MBTA Red Line T stop in Braintree. Thayer runs a shuttle between campus and the T stop.

Many juniors and seniors drive to campus, and many families carpool. The Thayer Directory lists families by town with their contact information.

Thayer runs six buses to surrounding communities, including Boston’s Back Bay.