Thomas Heyward Academy was founded in 1970 by a group of businessmen and parents

Thomas Heyward Academy is a member of and accredited by the South Carolina Association of Independent Schools (SCISA)

The Board, Administration and Faculty of Thomas Heyward Academy believe learning can be rewarding and exciting, but not without effort. Students acquiring skills, concepts and information necessary to master a course must put forth effort. Our goal is not to entertain children - parents can do so far more cheaply than sending them to Thomas Heyward Academy.

The philosophy of Thomas Heyward Academy is in accord with the conservative belief that no learning takes place without hard work. The Academy's primary' mission is to educate students in the basic skills. We cannot guarantee each student a quality education, only the opportunity to reach this goal through hard work, discipline and dedication.

Located in Ridgeland, SC. 30 minutes drive from Savannah, Beaufort, and Hilton Head

Grades K4-12, enrollment 540

Thomas Heyward Academy was founded in 1970 by a group businessmen and parents in the Jasper County area.

The Academy was named in honor of Thomas Heyward, a signer of the Declaration of Independence (1746-1809).

Thomas Heyward was born in St. Luke’s, South Carolina and is buried in Jasper County. Thomas Heyward was founded in September of 1970 with approximately 250 students. Since the time, the physical plant has more than tripled and enrollment has doubled.

Thomas Heyward is a member of and accredited by the South Carolina Association of independent Schools Thomas Heyward Academy was the first South Carolina Independent School to receive the SCISA Advanced Accreditation, which is the highest accreditation awarded by the Association.

The Academy is an eleemosynary corporation managed by a Board of Directors. In the event of dissolution, bankruptcy, etc., THA would be turned over to a similar eleemosynary corporation, in accordance with Section 501 C, paragraph 3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. THA ia tax exempt institution with a non-discriminatory admissions policy.

Besides high standards of excellence, the Academy promotes sportsmanship through its various athletics programs. Thomas Heyward Academy was built and has been maintanined by the working hands, knowledge and financial support of faithful Board Members, Parents, Faculty, Students, and friends.