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Welcome to Thornton Academy, one of Maine’s—and New England’s—oldest and most respected private schools. In 1889 a Thornton Academy trustee, speaking at the opening ceremonies of one now-historic campus building, described our school as “a bright light to illuminate and stimulate the minds of generations to come.”And so we have proved to be.
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Thornton Academy
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1811 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 80 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 1200 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students Boarding | n/a | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | n/a | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:19 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 15 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | n/a | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $10 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $32,500 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $10,000 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | n/a | 33% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Mark Powers | |
School Notes:
- Welcome to Thornton Academy, one of Maine’s—and New England’s—oldest and most respected private schools. In 1889 a Thornton Academy trustee, speaking at the opening ceremonies of one now-historic campus building, described our school as “a bright light to illuminate and stimulate the minds of generations to come.”And so we have proved to be.
- School accreditations: NEASC, NAIS, ISANNE, MAIS
- Profile last updated: 03/14/2011
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