West Nottingham Academy
1079 Firetower Road, Colora, MD, 21917-0219 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (410)658-5556
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The oldest boarding school in America, WNA offers a rigorous college-preparatory program on a beautiful campus near the Chesapeake Bay, just an hour from Baltimore & Philadelphia. With small classes, faculty that love to teach, and students from throughout the region & around the world, we invite you to learn more about our vibrant & rewarding (& fun!) learning community. Recent campus improvements include renovation and expansion of Rush House and the construction of Durigg Plaza, an outdoor meeting space for students and visitors to campus. Program improvements include expansion of the school's Culture Credit Program providing greater exposure to the arts, a newly developed academic schedule with expanded teaching time for English and the sciences, and a new Service Learning requirement to expand experiential learning opportunities. The Academy enjoys a quiet, rural setting and supplements its overall program with the regular use of the recreational and cultural resources of both Baltimore and Philadelphia. West Nottingham Academy is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Maryland State Department of Education. The Academy is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Association of Independent Maryland Schools, the Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools and The Association of Boarding Schools. ...read more  

School Overview:
West Nottingham Academy
School Level High school
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 8 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Year Founded 1744
County Cecil County, MD
Student Body
Total Students 130 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( MD ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 16% 31%
Students by Grade
Grade 8 - 12 students
Grade 9 - 31 students
Grade 10 - 33 students
Grade 11 - 30 students
Grade 12 - 24 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 23 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 55%
Average Class Size 10
Number of AP Courses 5
This School ( MD ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 *Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 173 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Apr. 1 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $36,300
Tuition Notes WNA offers need-based financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Please contact us directly to discuss our various payment options.
% on Financial Aid 23%
Headmaster Dr. D. John Watson
Admissions Director Jesse Roberts
Admissions Associate Laura Sanbuichi
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 13

Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
FootballGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballTennis
Volley BallWeightlifting
Wrestling 
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 7

Extracurriculars
YearbookService Learning/Community Service
PhotographyEquestrian
Drama/Theatre ClubComputer Club
Choir 
 
School Notes:
  • West Nottingham Academy maintains a uniquely engaging learning environment with a low teacher-student ratio and faculty that love to help each student reach his or her full potential. Past graduates include Benjamin Rush & Richard Stockton, signers of the Declaration of Independence; John S. Brookings, founder of the Brookings Institution; Painter, Eric Fischl; and former UCONN National Champion & current NBA NJ Net, Josh Boone.
  • Profile last updated: 05/26/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 21917 )
School Zip ( 21917 ) ( MD ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 2,005 people 5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 23% 32%
Population Average Age 37 years old 36.0 years old
Average Household Size 2.9 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $62,028 $56,884
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.5 rooms 6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 26 years old 40 years old
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