WHY THORNTON ACADEMY
WHY THORNTON ACADEMY
Our student body is substantially more diverse than most boarding schools , as are our course offerings . We offer more classes in the arts , sciences , and languages than most other schools , and more athletic teams and extracurricular activities to choose from as well . Students with varying interests and academic goals can truly shape their future at Thornton Academy .
For more than two centuries , we have pursued our mission of “ preparing students for a changing world ” by keeping our eyes focused on the future , without losing sight of the past . Our teachers stay at the forefront of exciting teaching and learning techniques to improve the student experience . Our flexible and comprehensive academic program ignites a passion for discovery with more than 200 courses in eight different academic departments , including 26 AP classes and more than 40 honors classes . Each of our 1400 + students develop a unique schedule that meets their particular academic needs and goals .
96 % OF STUDENTS AGREE THAT ‘ THE TEACHERS AND STAFF AT THORNTON ACADEMY PROVIDE A POSITIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE ’
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