A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Thunderbird Adventist Academy goes beyond traditional course offerings. In addition to standard high school classes, we provide college credit options in several subject areas as well as dual-college credit classes.
AVIATION
Thunderbird is one of a handful of high schools in the entire United States where students can take classes for their Private Pilot's Certificate. Provided by our partner, AWA, students take both the ground and flight instruction portions of their training.
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Computer literacy is a basic requirement of modern life. Mandatory computer classes ensure students have a solid grounding to build on.
ENGLISH
Thunderbird offers dual-credit English classes, allowing students to begin their college experience a step ahead of their cohort.
FINE ARTS
Thunderbird's music program includes choir, select choir, band, and hand bell options.
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
Our photography students have received awards in national competitions.
RELIGION
In addition to four years of religious classes, Thunderbird teaches students to apply religious learning in the real world by engaging in local service projects and annual dormitory trips to help harvest and distribute food for the homeless.
SCIENCE
A variety of science classes allow students to tailor a path that best meets their education and career goals.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Our teachers bring the social sciences to life with explorations of the political and economic implications of past and current events.
Curriculum Focused On Future Leaders
Our goal is for each of our students to EXCEL. To Experience Jesus, to Communicate clearly and think critically, to Embrace service and citizenship, and to Live healthfully in body and mind. We promote the development of habits that will last a lifetime as we help students to grow spiritually, achieve academic excellence, mature socially, and live healthfully.
JUST A FEW THINGS THAT MAKE US UNIQUE
GREAT CLASS SIZES
Our Class sizes range anywhere between 1 - 20 student teacher ratio
ARTS & ATHLETICS
We have an extensive arts and athletics program including soccer, basketball, gym and more
STELLAR ACADEMICS
Our students test in the top 90% of the state and have stellar ACT and SAT scores
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
There are a number of ways that you can participate at Thunderbird Academy