Tabor Academy
Overview

Tabor Academy offers a challenging academic program that includes 21 AP and post AP courses and numerous honors level courses across the curriculum. Located on the picturesque shore of Sippican Harbor, Tabor's stunning oceanfront campus is home to 515 students from across the globe. Small dormitories that look like large homes average 18 students and provide exceptional residential experiences by cultivating a strong sense of community. Tabor graduates regularly matriculate to the most competitive colleges in the country. Tabor's academic, artistic, athletic, and community service programs provide distinctive opportunities for students to achieve genuine understanding and significant skills, and to identify and pursue personal goals. As the "school by the sea," Tabor sustains a unique maritime heritage that embodies, in all its programs, the qualities a seagoing life requires: thoughtful preparation for and awareness of the wider world, perseverance, courage, good humor, a sense of direction, and humility. Tabor faculty encourage all students to explore their interests and develop their passions, to stretch their capabilities and hone their skills. Students must learn to be capable self-advocates, skillful communicators, collaborative team members, and discerning critical thinkers. The Tabor community values intellectual curiosity, open-minded debate, the spirit of inquiry, and integrity in all areas of our school lives. The core values of our mission statement guide everyday life at Tabor Academy for our students and faculty: To inspire a life-long love of learning To instill a passion for the highest standards of achievement To encourage personal responsibility To foster care for others and committed citizenship

Academics
Summary: At Tabor Academy, our greatest hope is that our students discover their passions and realize the boundlessness of their potential. Our range of classes across the academic disciplines encourages students to explore their interests and discover their unique strengths. Our commitment to small class size helps us create a lively and active classroom dynamic. We want our students to be active participants and partners in their own learning, rather than passive consumers. The hallmarks of Tabor’s academic program are breadth and challenge. With 40 honors, Advanced Placement, Advanced Topics and Post AP offerings, students can seek additional intellectual challenge in just about any academic area. Every Tabor student crafts a “four year plan,” charting their academic course through the curriculum. Students and advisors revisit those plans together each year in the spring to help students select a suitably challenging and balanced course load. Because our teachers are also coaches, dorm parents, and academic and club advisors, students and the adults in the community get to know one another across all facets of school life, enhancing our ability to advise and encourage our students to explore new areas of interests and reach for their own personal standards of high achievement.
Department Director Christina Kennedy
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Average Class Size: 14
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 84
Number of AP Courses Offered: 21
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 72%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Skills Assistance
- Technology Center
- Writing Center
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Poetry
History
- Classical History
- European History
- Honors
- Medieval History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Social Justice
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Health
- Marine Biology
- Oceanography
- Physics
- Sports Medicine
Math
Computer Studies
- Multimedia
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Electronic Music
- Individual Instructions
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
Performing / Visual Arts
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Independent Study
Distinctive or New Programs
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Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 16
Average Students Per Dorm: 18
Number of Girls Dorms: 8
Number of Boys Dorms: 8
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
There is the academic life of the school, there is the extracurricular life of the school, and then there is everything else. It is in the “everything else,” or Campus Life, that some of our students’ most satisfying growth occurs. Campus Life is the space carved out of a busy day where students plot their own unique course tailored to their interests. Do you want to be a part of the dialogue on inclusivity? Or do you want to be a dormitory leader? Maybe you want to get involved in student government, start a student club, sing a cappella, or be on the staff of one of our publications. Not satisfied with our sustainability efforts? Want to get involved in the planning of an active weekend program? Or perhaps you want to get involved in the local community? Campus life is where you start. When you collect all those programs and opportunities that are neither academic nor afternoon co-curricular programs, you realize that, in the end, these are the things that make a school work. Clubs are successful or not depending on student participation and leadership. A great year in the dormitory is entirely dependent on great proctors. Chapel is only as meaningful as the student presenters. All School meetings are only as fun as the students are funny. Publications are as good as their staff and editors, and so it goes. These programs give the school its energy and ethos. How we lead and meet, where we dedicate time and resources, which programs students gravitate toward all contribute to the culture of the school. Great schools place as wide a variety of opportunities in front of their students as there are a variety of students, but great students make those programs successful. When those programs are successful, the result is a rich and vibrant Campus Life. It is the mission of everyone involved in Campus Life, and the express purpose of the Office of Student Life, to make those opportunities available, accessible, and geared toward personal growth.
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
- Squash Courts
- Hockey Arena
- Sailing Center
- Field House
- Wrestling Room
- Dance Studio
Clubs & Organizations
- Asian Club
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Gardening Club
- International Club
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Model UN
- National Honor Society
- Newspaper
- Outing Club
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Pep Club
- Photography Club
- Sexualities Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
Arts & Athletics
Summary: At Tabor, we offer all students the opportunity to become involved in competitive sports and fitness activities, from the elite level athlete to students looking to participate in a new sport. Tabor is part of the ISL sports league. Tabor's arts programs are designed to serve all students, from the gifted, to those looking to experiment.
Arts Department Director: Tricia Smith
Athletics Department Director: Conan Leary
Notable Achievements: ISL Champions 2018: Girls Hockey and Basketball Students Nationally Recognized in Ceramics Sailing Team has over 20 Championship Titles
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Mountain Biking
- Sailing
- Squash
- Tennis
- Weight Lifting
Graduates
Summary: Tabor college counselors share a belief that the work we do is intricately woven into a broader and more holistic education at the school. Regardless of when formal college advising commences, important fundamental skills and preparation take root early on in a student’s Tabor education. The college search process at Tabor is highly personalized and we are committed to supporting students and families throughout this journey of exploration and self-discovery. While we believe it is important for the student to take the lead in this endeavor, we invite parents to partner in this undertaking. College counselors at Tabor help each student identify a group of colleges that meet the student's needs academically and that will provide an appropriate environment for a student's continued personal and intellectual growth. Our goal is to find a college or university that best matches each student's talents, interests, and aspirations. The support we provide for students at this critical juncture in their lives insures they are effectively prepared for a successful transition to college. Throughout the college search, we encourage reflection, foster independence, and help develop self-awareness in our students. At every stage in the process, we offer informed advice to students and their parents. We strive to educate each student about the changing landscape in college admission, and help them discover appropriate and diverse options across a range of selectivity, and we always enjoy showcasing their many talents to the colleges to which they apply.
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
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College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Notable Alumni
Paul Fireman
Class of 1962
Founder and President of Reebok
John Fish
Class of 1978
President of Suffolk Construction Company
George Graboys
Class of 1950
Former CEO Citizens Bank
Robert I. Dodge III
Class of 1955
Senior official at US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Lewis Lipsitt
Class of 1947
Professor at Brown University expert on childhood development and psychology
Bruce Sundlun
Class of 1938
Governor of Rhode Island 1991-1995
Kevin White
Class of 1948
Mayor of Boston from 1968 to 1984
Travis Roy
Class of 1995
Author and Motivational Speaker
Summer Programs
Summary:
Department Director: Noel Pardo
Tabor Summer Camp
Description: Located on the beautiful seaside campus of Tabor Academy, the Tabor Summer Camp allows campers, 6-17, the opportunity to develop their full potential as individuals through traditional experiences and optional enrichment courses.
Director: Noel Pardo
Application Deadline: June 28, 2021
Start Date: 2021-06-28
End Date: 2021-08-06
Tuition From:
Tuition To:
Website: http://taborsummer.org/about/
Boarding: Both
Financial Aid Available: No
Tabor's Marine Science Camp
Description: Students (8th to 12th grade) interested in Marine Science will enjoy an in-depth project based experience at our seaside Marine and Nautical Science Center. Local trips and field work will take place every day at the program. Come explore with us at the School by the Sea.
Director: Jay Cassita
Application Deadline: July 18, 2021
Start Date: 2021-07-21
End Date: 2021-08-14
Tuition From:
Tuition To:
Website: https://www.taboracademy.org/summer/marine-science-camp
Boarding: Both
Financial Aid Available: No
Tabor Gateways Program
Description: Tabor Gateways is a pre-prep academic program that offers three weeks of learning, living and experiencing American culture. Perfect your English language skills and practice with native speakers while participating in academic seminars, cultural field trips, and recreational activities by the sea.
Director:
Application Deadline: July 1, 2021
Start Date: 2021-07-07
End Date: 2021-08-13
Tuition From:
Tuition To:
Website: https://www.taboracademy.org/summer/tabor-gateways-program
Boarding: Boarding
Financial Aid Available: No
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 378
Total Day: 160
Total Enrollment: 538
Boys: 267
Girls: 271
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School
Dress Code: Other
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: January 31st
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $67,100
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $49,600
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 36%
Average Awarded: $44,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $46,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Eric Long
Admissions Phone: 508 291 8300
Fax: 508 291 8301
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.taboracademy.org
Nearby Schools
- Portsmouth Abbey School - 27mi / 43 km
- Milton Academy - 41mi / 66 km
- Dana Hall School - 48mi / 78 km
- Walnut Hill School For The Arts - 50mi / 81 km
- The Fessenden School - 51mi / 82 km
- Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School - 53mi / 85 km



