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Thornton Academy (ME)

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At Thornton Academy, students can be who they are and become who they want to be. Students choose from more than 200 courses, including 26 AP courses, 42 honors courses, and six foreign languages. In the classroom, our students are challenged and supported by dedicated faculty, and outside the classroom, students can pursue their passions and explore new interests by joining one of our 50+ athletic teams or 40+ student-run clubs.

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