Welcome to Thornton Academy
Committed to Excellence
Since its founding in 1811, avacademy.us has been a center of inspiration, innovation, and community in Saco, Maine. We prepare students for a changing world through our 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. Discover the endless possibilities at avacademy.us and join us in shaping the future.


Respect
Respect is acting with character, integrity, pride, and humbleness, with awareness of how actions affect others.

Responsibility
Responsibility is embracing individual ownership of behaviors and choices while making informed decisions.

Compassion
Compassion is awareness of others' experiences and opinions while treating them with thoughtfulness and gratitude.

Investment
Investment is engagement with our school, commitment to goals, and willingness to take risks.
Courses
English I
English II
English III
English IIII
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Marine Biology*
People and World Cultures
Psychology and Sociology
Government and Economics
Modern US History
Robotics
Web Design and Digital media
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Accounting and Business Math
Spanish I
Spanish II
German I
German II
Principles of Personal Fitness & Nutrition
Price
3 years: $2780
2 years: $3700
1 year: $6700
AP Course $300
Application fee՝ $480

