Thornton Academy is an independent, private day and boarding school for students in grades 6 through 12. Thornton is co-educational and non-sectarian.
Since its founding in 1811, Thornton Academy has been a center of inspiration, innovation, and community in Saco, Maine. They prepare students for a changing world through curriculum, facilities, extra-curricular opportunities, and student support. Students are encouraged to step outside their comfort zones, to try courses that challenge and intrigue them, and to take deep dives into subjects that spark curiosity. Engagement continues after-school, through many clubs, activities, community service, and athletics. At Thornton Academy, students can express individuality while discovering their future aspirations. Our school community is warm and welcoming. We are a school where students build strong relationships with dedicated teachers and student friendships that last a lifetime. Our faculty and staff recognize that each child has strengths and challenges, and takes into account the well-being of individuals at each stage of social, emotional, and intellectual development.
With students from more than 30 local towns and more than 40 countries worldwide, TA values the diversity and multiculturalism of our community. The geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity of the student body creates a unique and dynamic learning environment that fosters a greater appreciation of not only our individual differences but also the values we share.
Bearing in mind today's competitive global economy, experienced college counselors work with students one-on-one in grades 9-12 to plan college and career trajectories. The Career Center supports real-world experience through internships, job shadows, and part-time work. The university partnerships offer students the opportunity to test out areas of study even before university enrollment.
THE BENEFITS OF A BIG SCHOOL
As the largest independent school in Maine serving 1,600 local and international students, Thornton offers unique advantages.
- A comprehensive curriculum which offers more than 200 classes
- An emphasis on diversity and multiculturalism
- A broad support network of teachers, counselors, staff, and peers
- A wide breadth of opportunities in and beyond the classroom
- Bigger and better facilities to inspire students to dream big
FMI: visit the schools website at - https://www.thorntonacademy.org
