- Thornton Academy educates local, national, and international students, providing them with the best opportunities for higher education and beyond.
- We challenge all students to innovate, grow, and succeed in a changing world.
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| Definition of Terms 2016 School Data |
Thornton Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1811 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 80 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 1680 students | 298 students |
| % International Students | 10%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 10%
|
68%
|
| 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 | 18 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 24 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 73%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $10 million | $16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$46,000 | $51,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$12,500 | $28,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 50%
|
57%
|
| Director of Admissions | Abigail Swardlick Gagnon | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Edwin Nunez | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 24 | 16 |
| Courses | AP Biology , AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese, AP Computer Science A, AP Economics, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French, AP Government & Politics - US, AP Human Geography , AP Language and Composition , AP Latin, AP Literature and Composition , AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Physics C, AP Physics I & II, AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP US History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 19 | 14 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 47 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Academic Decathlon, Amnesty International Club, Animation Club, Archive Club, Art Club, Carpe Diem (Newspaper), Chess Club, Chinese Language & Culture Club, Civil Rights, Classics Club, Concert Club, Creative, Dance Club, Environment Club, Equestrian Club, French Club, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), German Club, Green Team, Guitar Club, Ink (Literary Magazine), Interact Club, Jazz Club, Marching Band, Math Club, | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2010 - 2014 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| American University | 1 | |
| Boston College | 1 | |
| Boston University | 1 | |
| Brown University | 1 | |
| Columbia University | 1 | |
| Dartmouth College | 1 | |
| Duke University | 1 | |
| New York University's Tisch School of the Arts | 1 | |
| Parsons School of Design | 1 | |
| University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) | 1 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- Thornton Academy, founded in 1811, is a co-educational, independent boarding and day school serving grades 6 through 12. Located on Maine's southern coast in the city of Saco, we are one of the nation's longest operating independent schools.
- Thornton's commitment to excellence enables students to reach their full potential and flourish in a changing world. We offer a safe and secure family environment where every student can find his or her place. Here, students are free to express their own individual ideas, cultures, and dreams, and all students benefit from our unique campus environment and its global perspective.
- Our historic, 80-acre campus is located near some of the finest beaches, ski mountains, scenic areas, and cultural offerings in New England. We are a 90-minute drive from Boston, and 15 minutes from Portland, a vibrant, small city with a working waterfront.
- Thornton Academy offers more than 200 courses in a variety of subjects, including 24 advanced placement (AP) classes, 42 honors level classes, seven foreign languages, and award-winning performing and visual arts programming. Our new state-of-the-art STEM Center (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) includes four biology and chemistry laboratories, and one engineering lab. Our New Media Center features the TATV television studio, and hosts our classes in computer programming, multimedia production, journalism, and video game programming.
- Outside of the classroom, Thornton Academy offers 57 sports teams and 46 after-school clubs and activities, creating plenty of opportunity for students to pursue their passions and discover new talents.
- School accreditations: TABS, NEASC, NAIS, ISANNE, MAIS
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