How is Thornton Academy in Saco, ME?

Thornton Academy

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Private School

Thornton Academy is a Private School serving the York County community. Located in Saco, ME, the Co-educational private school teaches Grade 5 to Grade 12, with a Nonsectarian religious orientation.

As of the last reported school year in 2019-2020, 1,664 students attended Thornton Academy with a student to teacher ratio of 12.15, earning a ratio grade of D+. Thornton Academy ranks #1 in size compared to all Maine private schools.

If a diverse private school is essential, Thornton Academy ranks #31 in Maine for diversity, earning a grade of F.

School Type

Regular Elementary or Secondary

Grades

Grade 5 to Grade 12

How Does Thornton Academy Rank?

Diversity

D+

Teacher Ratio

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Thornton Academy Students

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Students

1,664

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.15:1

Co-ed Status

Co-educational

White alone

85.1%

Black or African American alone

3.25%

American Indian and Alaska Native alone

0.12%

Asian alone

10.7%

Hispanic or Latino

0.84%

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone

Two or More Races

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School Details

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Religious Orientation

Nonsectarian

School Days

180

School Duration

6 hours

Library or Media Center

Yes

Total Population

20,203

Median Household Income

$72,700

County

York County

Should you move to Saco, ME?

Saco, ME is home to 20,203 residents, ranking it #2,252 in Maine by size. The City has a poverty rate of 43% and a median household income of $72,700. Overall, Saco received an economic health grade of:

Homes in Saco, ME are commonly Attached homes, 2 Bedrooms, and built in 1981. 62.5% of homes are owner occupied.

To understand Saco, it’s also essential to research Maine and York County, then focus in on the zip codes and schools that make up the neighborhoods you like. So be sure to browse around, there’s a lot of Maine to explore.

B+

Economy

C-

Home Affordability

Diversity