School Type: 
Founded in 1964, Thomas Sumter Academy is an independent, co-educational college preparatory school for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12.

Accreditations and Memberships: 
The Southern Association of Independent Schools, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Palmetto Association of Independent Schools, S.C. Independent School Association, National Association for College Admission Counseling, Southern Association for College Admission Counseling, Independent School Management, School Scholarship Services, Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance,  The College Board, Advanced SCISA, and National Honor Society

Enrollment:
Our current enrollment is 450 students. The Class of 2011 included 41 graduates.

Campus: 
The main building of the school is historical and the collective facilities create a campus environment located in the rural area of a triangle created by Sumter, SC, Camden, SC, and Shaw Air Force Base.

Mission Statement: 
The mission of Thomas Sumter Academy is to develop, in a safe and Christian environment, well-rounded individuals who are fully prepared for college and life.

Student Body: 
The student population at Thomas Sumter Academy is diverse, representing a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds.

Admissions: 
Admission to the school is based on a collective review of an applicant’s academic record, standardized test scores, personal interview, teacher recommendations, and entrance test score.  All students seeking a college preparatory program are encouraged to apply.

Athletics: 
Students have options to participate in football, tennis, soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming, golf, track and field, cross-country, softball, sporting clays and volleyball.

Fine Arts: 
Students have options to participate in dance, choral, and drama programs, including stage productions.  Students also have options in visual arts.

Honor Rolls: 
Thomas Sumter Academy has two honor roll distinctions based on the student’s grades. 

College Attendance and Scholarships: 
All graduates in the Class of 2011 were accepted to college. 

Class of 2011 students have applied to the following:

University of Kansas, Ohio State, University of Tennessee, Yale, Georgia Tech, Mercer University, Tulane University, UNC-Chapel Hill  Liberty University, University of Virginia, University of South Carolina, Clemson University, Furman University, Presbyterian College, College of Charleston, Air Force Academy,  The Citadel, Winthrop University, Harvard University, Francis Marion University, Coastal Carolina, Johnson & Wales, Newberry College, Nicholl University, Wofford University, Columbia College,  Converse College, Coker College, North Greenville College, Lander University, Columbia University, North Carolina State, Appalachian State University, Harding University, Erskine University, University of Florida, University of South Carolina-Upstate, Savannah School of Art & Design

Dual Enrollment Classes: 
Dual enrollment classes offered through the University of South Carolina for the 2011-2012 school year include American History 111, American History 112, Calculus 141, English 101, and English 102.

Advanced Placement Classes: 
Advanced Placement classes offered for the 2011-2012 school year include AP Government, AP Economics, AP Spanish, AP Studio Art 2-D, and AP Statistics.

Graduation Requirements:
The minimum program of study leading to graduation includes  24 credits for a diploma to be awarded.

College Board/SAT and ACT Code:  410623