Thornton Academy

438 Main St, Saco, ME, 04072-0407
Tel: (207)282-3361
Grades: 6 - 12 | 1455 students
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Thornton Academy prepares students for a changing world. A rigorous and broad-based program of academic, arts and athletic opportunities challenges students to reach their potential in readiness for lifelong learning and productive participation in our dynamic world.

School Overview:
Thornton Academy
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Student Body
Total Students 1455 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 7% (ME School Avg.: 5%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 115 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Number of AP Courses 16 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Chemistry
Physics B Physics C
Environmental Science Calculus A
Calculus B Statistics
Latin Computer Programming - Java
2D Studio Art US History
Human Geography European History
Literature and Composition Language and Composition
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $39,750
Admissions Director Mark Powers
Sports
Total Sports Offered 28 sports
Sports
Badminton Ballet
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Cycling Dance
Diving Field Hockey
Flag Football Football
Golf Ice Hockey
Indoor Soccer Lacrosse
Mountain Biking Paddle Tennis
Snowboarding Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball
Weightlifting Winter Track
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 36 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Action Team (Volunteers of America) Amnesty International
Anime Club Art Club
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Chorus Chamber Singers
Classics (Latin & Greek) Club Cycling
Dance Company Debate Club
Environmental Club French Club
GSTA (Gay/Straigh/Transgender Alliance) Game Development Club
German Club INK (TA's Literary & Art Online Magazine)
INTERACT Club Jazz Band
Math Team National Honor Society
Orchestra Pep Band
Pink Ribbon Club (Breast Club Awareness) RSVP (Reducing Sexism & Violence Prevention)
Science Olympiad Ski Club
Spanish Club Speech Team
Student Council Student Philanthropy Group
TA Players (Drama Club) TA Tech Crew
TATV Table Top Gamers
Treble Choir Tripod (TA's Yearbook)

School Notes:

  • Founded in 1811 and located in Saco, Thornton Academy is one of the nation’s oldest independent schools and one of the oldest public-private partnerships in the country. Thornton Academy offers a rigorous and broad-based program of academic, arts, and athletic opportunities that challenges middle and high school students to reach their potential in readiness for lifelong learning and productive participation in our dynamic world. For more information, visit www.thorntonacademy.org or call 207-282-3361

    • Profile last updated: 01/30/2013

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Thornton Academy
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
The School At Sweetser
Gr. 2-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Notre Dame De Lourdes School
Gr. K-9 | 0.6 mi. away
St James School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.7 mi. away
The Master's House
Gr. K-6 | 4.2 mi. away
Saco Island School
Gr. 8-12 | 5.5 mi. away

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