Thornton Academy State Maine private school

Saco, United States of America

  • Day & Boarding

  • 1811

  • $ N/A-N/A

    • American

School History & Details

The Thornton Academy (TA) is a private, college preparatory, co-educational school in Saco, Maine, United States. It was founded in 1811, making it one of the oldest college-preparatory schools in New England. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes more than 200 courses, including seven foreign languages, 30 arts classes, and more than 60 AP, dual enrollment, and honors courses. Thornton Academy has a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 and a minority student enrollment of 14.9%. The school's tuition is $50,800 for boarding students and $15,100 for day students. Thornton Academy's acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 60%.

The Thornton Academy has a long history of athletic success. The school's winter sports include basketball, cheerleading, indoor track, ice hockey, and swimming. The school's spring sports include outdoor track, lacrosse, softball, baseball, and tennis. Thornton Academy has won numerous state championships in a variety of sports.

The Thornton Academy is a highly respected institution that has produced many successful alumni. Some of the school's notable alumni include former Maine Governor Angus King, former U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe, and former U.S. Secretary of Defense William Perry.

The Thornton Academy is a great choice for students who are looking for a challenging and rigorous academic experience. The school's small class sizes and dedicated faculty ensure that students receive the individualized attention they need to succeed. Thornton Academy also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and clubs, that help students to develop their interests and talents etc.

    School Values

  • Respect
  • Responsibility
  • Compassion
  • Investment
School Achievements

Achievements

The Thornton Academy in Saco, Maine has several academic achievements, including:- 1. Graduation distinction: In 2020, 35 graduates received Summa Cum Laude distinction (GPA of 4.0 or higher), 27 Magna Cum Laude distinction (GPA of 3.9-3.9999), and 21 Cum Laude distinction (GPA of 3.8-3.89999). 2. AP Scholars: In 2020, 23 students were named AP Scholars, 8 were named AP Scholars with Honors, 14 were named AP Scholars with Distinction, and 2 were named National AP Scholars. 3. Certificates of Achievement: Kelvin Y Lin received certificates in AP Macroeconomics, Digital Imaging I, Honors Chinese, and Honors English. 4. Summa Cum Laude: Mia-Claire was a 2021 Summa Cum Laude graduate and Academic All American. 5. Apple Distinguished School: The Thornton Academy is recognized by Apple for its innovative learning, teaching, and school environment. 6. Best Private School in Maine: The Thornton Academy was voted the Best Private School in Maine in 2020 and 2021. 7. College acceptance rate: The Thornton Academy has a 99% college acceptance rate. 8. Award-winning arts programs. etc & other achievements if any.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

The Thornton Academy in Saco, Maine has a history of athletic excellence, with its teams winning more than 50 state championships in the past five years. In 2018, the school won state championships in boys lacrosse and boys outdoor track. The school's football, tennis, golf, swimming, lacrosse, ice hockey, and volleyball teams also consistently place in the top of the state or region etc & other non academic achievements if any. The Thornton Academy also offers college events, including one of the largest college fairs in Maine each year. The school also organizes college campus tours for students throughout New England.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

The Thornton Academy in Saco, Maine has more than 10,000 alumni around the world. Some notable alumni include:- 1. Carlos Baker: Writer and biographer. 2. Justin Chenette: State legislator. 3. Leatrice Morin: State legislator from the class of 1940. 4. Nancy Sullivan: State legislator. 5. Dr. James Waterhouse, III: Class of 1968 and recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award. 6. Dick Martin: 1970 graduate and Athletic Hall of Fame inductee. 7. Dan Smith: 2009 graduate and Athletic Hall of Fame inductee. 8. Brynn Smith: 2007 graduate and Athletic Hall of Fame inductee. 9. Jami Ladakakos-Regan: 1995 graduate and Athletic Hall of Fame inductee. 10. Ken Pike: 1965 graduate and Athletic Hall of Fame inductee. 11. Brigadier General Donna Prigmore: 1981 graduate and 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award winner. 12. Mahesh Pailoor: 1996 graduate and 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award winner. 13. Linda Valentino: Maine Senate member representing Senate District 31. Some other alumni include:- 14. Judith Ahlquist (1980-1984). 15. Howard Anderson (1997-2001). 16. Kristi Anderson (1960-1964). 17. Jonathan Babirak (2001-2005). 18. Brian Beaulieu (1991-1995). 19. Christine Beliveau (1972-1976). 20. Katie Bernier (1996-2000). 21. Stephen Bitting (1994-1998) etc & many more. The Thornton Academy Alumni Association helps alumni stay connected with the school and their peers through opportunities to network, volunteer, socialize, and learn about the latest news. They can also stay connected by attending events, updating contact information, sending photos, and submitting class notes.

School Information

At Thornton Academy State Maine private school the facilities and equipment:- 1. Computer classrooms. 2. Library. 3. Theatre studio. 4. Educational centres. 5. School Residences. 6. Dining roo...View moreView Less

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Mr. Rene M. Menard.

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+1 207-282-3361

438 Main St, Saco, ME 04072, United States

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • AP English Literature & Composition
  • AP Statistics
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Accounting
  • Art & Design
  • Social Studies (History-Civics and Geography) 
  • Languages
  • Science
  • English
  • AP Physics 1
  • AP Physics 2
  • AP Physics C (Electricity & Magnetism)
  • AP Physics C (Mechanics)
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC

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