Why is STEM so important?
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and is one of the most important and influential fields in the world.
Maine, USA
Thornton Academy
Established: 1811
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School Facts
School Description
Founded in 1811, Thornton Academy is one of New England’s oldest college preparatory schools. Its comprehensive curriculum consists of 200 courses, including seven foreign languages, 30 arts classes, and more than 60 AP, dual enrollment, and honors courses. The school’s collaborations with both the University of New England and the University of Maine School of Engineering allows students to bypass freshman year at both schools.FACILITIES
Campus facilities feature a STEM Center with brand new laboratories, an engineering lab, a foreign language building, an art center, an observatory, and a 500-person theater. Athletic facilities include sports fields, an outdoor track, basketball courts, tennis courts, weight rooms, and four large multi-purpose stadiums.
SPORTS AND ARTS
As a member of Maine’s top athletic league, Thornton Academy offers several competitive varsity sports, with over 50 athletic teams to choose from. Their football, tennis, golf, swimming, and volleyball teams consistently place top in the state or region.
Thornton’s dramatic arts are regarded as a highly developed program that includes courses in theater basics, acting, and technical theater with a focus on media arts.
DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE
Thornton Academy has two dormitories that have Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, laundry facilities, modern bathrooms, and lounges with big screen TVs. International students can also enjoy many weekend activities held on and off campus. Cooking classes, skiing lessons, movie sessions, and shopping excursions are a few activities international student can participate in.
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Awards and Accomplishments Of School
Apple Distinguished School, 56 Athletic Championships
School News
As one of only four high schools in Maine to receive the Apple Distinguished Award, Thornton Academy is recognized for their innovation in technology!
Famous Alumni
1) Justin Chenette - state legislator, 2) Leatrice Morin - state legislator (class of 1940), 3) Nancy Sullivan - state legislator, 4) Carlos Baker - author/biographer
- 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, PG Grades at School
- 80 acres Campus Size
- 13% Percentage of International Students
Diploma Year Offered?
YesStudent Population
CoEd - School for both gendersTeacher/Student Ratio
1:12Average Class Size
14SAT Average
1150English as Second Language (ESL) Support Available
YesFrench Immersion
NoSpeciality Programs
Four Year Dance Program University Credit Courses STEM Project TOEFL & SAT Prep Courses Apprenticeship Program with Pratt & Whitney Golden Edge ProgramAccepting Students in Grades
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 6Ages Accepted
13-20ELTiS Minimum
No MinimumTOEFL Minimum
No MinimumOther - Eligibility Requirements?
Accept DuolingoMore School Photos!
Real Stories from Real Students:
This year has been by far the best of my life. I met people that not only became my friends but changed my life for the best. Coming here, living alone, re-starting your life from nothing, it is the most positively the best experience ever.
Blogs and News!
Educatius Group F-1 Inbound High School Program is CSIET Listed
Educatius Group’s USA F-1 Inbound High School Program Listed by CSIET for 7th year in a Row
Getting the Edge - Dr. Sharon Tan, Academic Director, Featured in US News & World Report
"International students who study at a US high school have an inside-track to attend a US University," according to Educatius Group's Academic Director Dr. Sharon Tan.
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