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Thornton Academy is a co-educational, private boarding and day school serving grades 6–12. Located on Maine's southern coast, in the city of Saco, we are one of the nation's longest-operating independent schools.
Thornton Academy's commitment to excellence enables students to reach their full potential and flourish in a changing world. We offer a safe and secure family environment where every student can find his or her place. Here, students are free to express their own individual ideas, cultures, and dreams, and all students benefit from our unique campus environment and its global perspective.
Thornton Academy's commitment to excellence enables students to reach their full potential and flourish in a changing world. We offer a safe and secure family environment where every student can find his or her place. Here, students are free to express their own individual ideas, cultures, and dreams, and all students benefit from our unique campus environment and its global perspective.
Matriculation
Academics
Extracurricular Activities
Community
Reviews
Chinese Student Mgmt
Boarding Grades: 6-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Tuition:
$50,800
# of Student:
1380
Teacher:Student:
1:11
International Student:
11.00%
AP Courses:
25
Endowment:
$15,580/student
Faculty w/ adv. degree:
83%
SAT:
1270/1600
新 学校COVID疫情政策
新冠阳性的学生将: 允许住在学校
密切接触者将: 允许住在学校
是否要求美国境内监护人: 否
校园疫苗接种: 97%
COVID检测频次: 每日检测
学生返校检疫规定: 寄宿学生返回校园必须进行测试；学校收到阴性测试报告前学生将被隔离在一个房间里。
Chinese Student Facts (2023)
Acceptance Rate
8.00%
8.00%
Spots Next Year
15
15
% Chinese Student
1.80%
1.80%
TOEFL
SSAT%
SSAT
Min.
Avg.
School Videos (2)
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School Gallery (19)
| All graduates (2023) | ||
| 1 | Princeton University | 1 + |
| 2 | Columbia University | 1 + |
| 2 | Harvard College | 1 + |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 + |
| 5 | Yale University | 1 + |
| 9 | Duke University | 1 + |
| 9 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 + |
| 9 | Northwestern University | 1 + |
| 13 | Dartmouth College | 1 + |
| 14 | Brown University | 1 + |
| 14 | Vanderbilt University | 1 + |
| 17 | Cornell University | 1 + |
| 21 | Emory University | 1 + |
| 23 | Georgetown University | 1 + |
| 23 | University of Michigan | 1 + |
| 27 | University of Southern California | 1 + |
| 28 | New York University | 1 + |
| 28 | Tufts University | 1 + |
| 34 | University of Rochester | 1 + |
| 36 | Boston College | 1 + |
AP Courses
Total 25
| Biology | Calculus AB | Calculus BC |
| Chemistry | Chinese Language and Culture | European History |
| Latin | English Literature and Composition | Music Theory |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | Statistics | United States History |
| Computer Science A | French Language and Culture | Macroeconomics |
| Microeconomics | Spanish Language and Culture | United States Government and Politics |
| English Language and Composition | Physics 1 | Psychology |
| Physics 2 | Computer Science Principles | Human Geography |
| Environmental Science | Studio Art: 2-D Design |
AP Scores
In the year of 2022 - 2022, 244 students took
a total of 427 AP exams,
33% resulted in scores of 5,
55% resulted in scores of 4+,
93% resulted in scores of 3+
Arts
Total
23
| Acting | Chamber Choir | Choir |
| Choreography | Dance | Jazz |
| Music Theory | Performing | Piano |
| Songwriting | Stagecraft | String |
| Wind Symphony | Ceramics | Digital Art |
| Digital Photography | Drawing | Film |
| Film Production | Painting | Sculpture |
| Design | Digital Design |
Extracurricular Sports
Total 16
| Baseball | Basketball | Cheerleading |
| Cross Country | Field Hockey | Football |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | Lacrosse |
| Soccer | Softball | Swimming |
| Tennis | Track and Field | Volleyball |
| Wrestling |
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
Total 46
| ANGLERS SOCIETY | CYCLING CLUB | OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB |
| SKI CLUB | ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB | AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL |
| ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUP | BLACK STUDENT UNION | CIVIL RIGHTS TEAM |
| COMMUNITY LEADERS CLUB | GAY STRAIGHT TRANSGENDER ALLIANCE | SEXUALITY AND GENDER EQUALITY |
| TED CLUB | UNIFIED CLUB | STUDENT COUNCIL |
| TA TOUR GUIDES | ACTION TEAM | AMBASSADOR CLUB |
| INTERACT CLUB | RIBBON CLUB | ROBOTICS CLUB |
| NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY | MATH TEAM | NEUROSCIENCE CLUB |
| SCIENCE OLYMPIAD | MODEL UNITED NATIONS | NATIONAL HISTORY DAY |
| SPEECH TEAM | DEBATE TEAM | INK |
| CLASSICS CLUB | FRENCH CLUB | GERMAN CLUB |
| CHINESE CLUB | ARABIC CLUB | SPANISH CLUB |
| TABLE TOP GAMERS CLUB | ANIME CLUB | CHESS CLUB |
| VISUAL ARTS CLUB | TAP & HIP HOP DANCE CLUB | TATV CLUB |
| TA PLAYERS | TECHNICAL THEATER CREW | STUDENT MARKETING TEAM |
| TRIPOD YEARBOOK |
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New
Parent Ambassador
Charley Chen, Class 2022
欢迎关注桑顿中学，很高兴作为在校生家长，解答大家关于学校的问题！
Email: charleychen@vip.sina.com
Wechat: charleychen88
New
Student Ambassador
Wenqing Zhang (Cathy), Class 2020
欢迎关注桑顿中学！作为学校2020届毕业生和John Hopkins University在读生，我很高兴解答大家关于学校的包括学习，生活，校园等任何问题，帮助您做出更好的申请决定。
Email: wzhan115@jhu.edu
Wechat: CathyZhang20
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School Link
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Contact Info
| School Website |
| http://www.thorntonacademy.org |
| School Address |
| 438 Main Street Saco, ME 04072 |
| Phone Number |
| 207-282-5383 |
| Admission Office Email |
| admissions@thorntonacademy.org |
| State/Provience |
| Maine |
Basic Info
| Year Founded |
| 1811 |
| Campus Size |
| 80 acres |
| Boarding Rate |
| 12% |
| Religious Affiliation |
| No Religious Affiliation |
Application
| Deadline |
| Rolling |
| School Code |
|
TOEFL:1000 SSAT:7665 |
| Interview |
| Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Others, WeChat |
| Pre Interview |
| No Requirement |
| Other Accepted Scores |
| TOEFL, TOEFL Junior, SAT, PSAT, SSAT, IELTS, ELTIS |
| Year of Accepting Chinese Students |
| 2009 |
| # of Chinese Students |
| 28 |
| Grades open for Chinese Students |
| 6 -12 |
Toefl
SSAT
SAT/ACT
School
FS Avg
Total 0
-
4.9
/ 5
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Total 0
-
Overall
4.7 / 5 -
Academics
4.6 / 5 -
Campus
4.7 / 5 -
Student Life
4.4 / 5 -
Athletic&Art
4.7 / 5 -
Transportation
4.7 / 5
