Thornton Academy

Thornton Academy

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

School Details

Head of School
Rene Menard
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$15,970
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
128
Full Time Teachers
118
Part Time Teachers
10
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
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

White
85.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.7%
Black
3.2%
Hispanic
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#12 Best Boarding HS in Maine
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maine 188 Students
University of Southern Maine 184 Students
Boston University 137 Students
University of New England 126 Students
University of New Hampshire 116 Students
Bowdoin College 82 Students
Northeastern University 79 Students
Husson University 77 Students
New York University 72 Students
Saint Joseph's College of Maine 72 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 112 Students
Nursing 70 Students
Psychology 53 Students
Biology 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Education 36 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students
Finance 29 Students
Pre-Law Studies 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 228 Reviews
5.0 Junior
4/1/2024
It's a very nice school with good facilities and good teachers. They are very good at engaging their student and including the dorm kids in the American culture. The dorms are great and all the dorm parents are very nice. They are always ready to help with whatever you need. It's been a great experience for me and it has developed me a lot as a person.
5.0 Junior
4/1/2024
School is very nice filled with good people who help you with your academics and other stuff. Dorms are the best in the world and I couldn't imagine better place to live. People here are so nice and dorm parents.
5.0 Senior
2/13/2024
I have been attending Thornton Academy since I was in sixth grade, now I am getting ready to graduate. I feel like my overall experience has been great, I enjoyed all of the variety of classes I was able to take. As well as all of my teachers.
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