As Vermont’s oldest secondary school, Thetford Academy has prepared students for success for over 200 years. An independent school with a public purpose, TA believes that education should be inclusive and personalized; and that every student deserves to be inspired, challenged, and supported.
Thetford Academy offers big opportunities in a small-school setting. TA students can choose from more than 100 academic courses. They can dive into the subjects that inspire them–through rich electives, honors options, independent study, and college courses.
Student life at TA is as vibrant and diverse as our 300+ students. More than 20 active clubs represent a wide range of student interests and talents; and TA’s three-season, Division III athletics includes soccer, baseball, softball, track and field, basketball, cross country, and downhill skiing.
Thetford Academy complies with all applicable state and federal nondiscrimination statutes, including the Vermont Public Accommodations Act (9 V.S.A. Chapter 139), the Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act (21 V.S.A. Chapter 5, Subchapter 6) and Vermont State Board of Education rules 2226.6 and 2229.1.
As an approved independent school Thetford Academy follows these enrollment policies:
The Thetford Outdoor Program’s (TOP) Summer Leadership programs launched last month with its annual work week on TA’s trails. Each year, the TOP trail crew heads to the woods to assess and maintain Thetford Academy’s vast trail system – cutting back branches, repairing bridges, removing blowdowns, cleaning out water bars,......
30 June, 2025
Thirteen Thetford Academy athletes competed this weekend at the New England Track and Field Championship in New Britain, CT, the largest group from TA that has ever competed at outdoor New Englands. TA athletes set three new VT state records and, for the first time ever, TA brought home two......
15 June, 2025
For the second time in three years, the Panthers roared to the state title in a rematch vs. rival White River Valley. Prior to their 2023 championship win, Panthers baseball hadn’t clinched a title since 1987 – but it’s safe to say things are looking up for TA on the......
15 June, 2025
Photo credit: Gary Engler Thetford Academy was proud to celebrate the achievements of the exceptional Class of 2025 at the school’s 206th commencement ceremony on Friday. It was a cool and clear evening and in their caps and gowns, graduates shared the risers on the lawn of the White Building.......
14 June, 2025
Thetford Academy’s Class of 2025 is winding down their high school career with a series of milestones and celebrations – baccalaureate, final exams, class day, and finally, graduation. Graduation week started Sunday with TA’s traditional baccalaureate ceremony, featuring student speeches from graduating seniors Ethan Roy and Caleb Crossett, and a......
10 June, 2025
The Thetford Academy Drama Department is proud to announce the chartering of an official troupe with the International Thespian Society (ITS), the honor society for high school theatre students. Being approved to form a troupe is a significant achievement that reflects the strength and dedication of TA’s theatre program. The......
10 June, 2025