West Nottingham Academy
School Notes Overview:
West Nottingham Academy (WNA) is a small college-preparatory boarding and day school for grades 9-12/pg, between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Founded in 1744, WNA is the oldest boarding school in America. With so many options, why is West Nottingham the right school for you? Well, frankly, maybe it isn't. If you are looking for a big school, we're a stretch. If you are not interested in community, then this is not the place for you. But if you are ready to be part of a unique and challenging school that will prepare you for college and the rest of your life, then you should definitely keep reading. At West Nottingham we love helping students who enjoy learning, being challenged and sharing their educational journey with others. You certainly don't need to know everything, but you do have to be curious, passionate and even opinionated (sometimes). In short, we want students who take their education seriously and take it personally. Is that you?...
School Overview:
West Nottingham Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | Mild to Moderate Learning Differences | ||
| Year Founded | 1744 | ||
| County | Cecil County, MD | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 128 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(MD) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 18% | 35% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 31 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 33 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 30 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 34 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 44% | ||
| Average Class Size | 7 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 7 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
| Average SAT score | 1630 | ||
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (ties for young men, appropriate attire for young women) |
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This School |
(MD) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | * 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 | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $37,400 | ||
| Tuition Notes | New program - THE HERITAGE FUND - provides up to 40% of tuition costs over four years. Need-based financial aid also available. www.wna.org/heritagefund | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 36% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $13,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52% | ||
| Head of School | Dr. D. John Watson | ||
| Admissions Director | Jesse Roberts | ||
| Admissions Associate | Joseph Izokaitis | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 9 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cross Country | Golf | ||
| Lacrosse | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Volley Ball | ||
| Weightlifting | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 9 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Choir | Drama/Theatre Club | ||
| Green Rams - Environmentalist Club | Music Club | ||
| Photography | Service Learning/Community Service | ||
| Student Government | The Arrow - School Newspaper | ||
| Yearbook | |||
School Notes:
- WNA is pleased to announce THE HERITAGE FUND. In addition to the school's need-based financial aid program, THE HERITAGE FUND can cover up to 40% of a student's tuition costs. More at www.wna.org/heritagefund
- Profile last updated: 09/29/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (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 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.9 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $62,028 | $56,460 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.5 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 27 years old | 40 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (21917) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 94% / 6% | 65% / 35% |
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