Thornton Academy

Thornton Academy

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
438 Main St,  Saco, ME
4.2
4.9
1,519 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rene Menard
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$15,970
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
C+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
128
Full Time Teachers
128
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
73%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
94%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
83%
Asian
7.8%
Hispanic
4.5%
Black
3%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#13 Best Boarding HS in Maine
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maine 191 Students
University of Southern Maine 182 Students
Boston University 146 Students
University of New England 126 Students
University of New Hampshire 115 Students
Bowdoin College 84 Students
Northeastern University 81 Students
Husson University 79 Students
New York University 75 Students
Saint Joseph's College of Maine 71 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 122 Students
Nursing 73 Students
Biology 57 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Finance 36 Students
Education 35 Students
Marketing 32 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 233 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/27/2025
I loved going to Thornton Academy, I enjoyed going to class, sports, and events. I only thing id want to see change is how much parking there is.
4.0 Senior
12/27/2024
The best part of Thornton Academy is the community while the worst part is the timing of classes. I think there should be more than five minutes between each class personally. I would like to see a change in timing even if students have to start school earlier.
4.0 Senior
11/20/2024
My experience at Thornton Academy was pretty decent, I do not necessarily have any complaints. All of my teachers have been helpful and supportive. The honors and AP curriculum is high and well executed. Sports is big at out school. I'm a big fan of our arts department as well.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.9 11 Reviews
5.0 student
5/22/2024
This is the best school I have ever been to, the teachers and students are so nice and I definitely recommend you have your kid or friends kids go here. I went to saco middle school and the teachers were not nice at all. The only nice people were in the office and the principal and the assistant pri...
5.0 other
9/24/2023
Great family oriented school! Definitely taught me a lot that I needed to know
principal
4/20/2017
Thornton Academy is an independent school that educates 6-12th grade learners who are respectful, responsible, compassionate, and invested. Founded in 1811, our community takes pride in carrying on our strong sense of tradition. Supportive of diverse ideas, cultures, and ambitions, our co-educationa...
5.0 teacher
1/3/2017
TA has shared with me a warm, welcoming community and lots of great classes, clubs and sports--especially sociology and tennis! The people are nice and I absolutely love being on campus.

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Thornton Academy is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 438 Main St in Saco, ME. Annual tuition is $15,970. The school has a total enrollment of 1,519 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Thornton Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $482,383. Discover additional schools in the area, like Biddeford High School, Old Orchard Beach High School, Florence Lombard Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Saco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thornton Academy.

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