School Profile
Mission
Thunderbird Adventist Academy is committed to providing a Christ-centered Seventh-day Adventist educational community for grades -12 where students may find God as they prepare for college, and find friends as they prepare for life
Accreditation
- Western Association of Schools & Colleges
- Association of Seventh-day Adventist Colleges & Secondary Schools
- North Central Accreditation Association
Program Emphasis
Grades: 9-12
Boarding School / Day School
Student Body: Coed
Enrollment
2008-2009 140 Student
47% Female 53% Male
9th grade - 29 students
10th grade - 32 students
11th grade - 39 students
12th grade - 40 students
Academic Program
TAA is an private school operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church with 80% of the student population and all of the staff being members of the SDA Church. Admission is based on previous academic record, teacher recommendations, and a personal interview. Typically more than 93% of graduates proceed directly to higher education, with the majority of those attending four-year institutions.
Graduation Requirements
TAA offers a standard diploma (240 credits minimum) and a college-preparatory diploma (280 credits minimum). The college prep program requires 4 years of English, religion, mathematics or science, 3 years of math or science, history, physical education, 2 years of modern language, fine arts, practical arts, and electives.
A 9th grade proficiency on Standardized Test in Language Arts & Mathematics for standard diploma. A 10th grade proficiency on a standardized test in Language Arts & Mathematics for college-preparatory diploma.
AP/Honors Courses
AP English & AP Chemistry; Honors Algebra 2, Chemistry, Human Anatomy & Physiology, and Physics