Founded 1811
Thornton Academy
Suburban
Saco, ME Co-ed 6-12 Boarding/Day
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Location
438 Main Street, Saco, ME
About
About Thornton Academy
Thornton Academy (often abbreviated as TA) is an independent school serving grades 6–12 located in Saco, Maine.
- 215+ years of legacy
- Established 1811.
- Summer school
- Summer programs available.
- Financial aid available
- Thornton Academy has a Financial Aid Committee that reviews completed applications for financial aid.
- Religious affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- Campus size
- 80 acres
- Endowment
- $10,000,000
Programs
Academics
Programs
- IB Program
- AP Courses
- Summer School
AP Courses
- AP Statistics
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Writing International
- AP Language/Composition
- AP Literature
- AP U.S. History
Clubs
- Advanced Art Club
- Student Council
- Yearbook
- Enrichment Club
- Yearly Drama Performance
- Yearly Musical Performance
- Choir
- iTeam
- Cycling Club
- Chinese Club
- Classics Club
- French Club
- Ski Club
- Ultimate Frisbee Club
- Archive Club
- German Club
- Russian Club
- Spanish Club
- Art Club
- Anime Club
- Drama Club
- Guitar Club
- Table Top Game Club
Apply
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
50%
SSAT Required
Yes
Interview Required
Yes
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Financial Aid
Thornton Academy has a Financial Aid Committee that reviews completed applications for financial aid.
Beyond the Classroom
Student Life
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Soccer
- Golf
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Ice Hockey
- Wrestling
- Swimming
- Indoor Track
- Baseball
- Lacrosse
- Outdoor Track
- Softball
- Tennis