West Nottingham Academy

1079 Firetower Road, Colora, MD, 21917-0219
Tel: (410)658-9279
Grades: 9 - 12 | 110 students
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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. 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 and passionate about learning.

School Overview:
West Nottingham Academy
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild to Moderate Learning Differences
Year Founded 1744
Student Body
Total Students 110 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 18% (MD School Avg.: 42%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 65%
Average Class Size 10 students
Number of AP Courses 9 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(polo shirts & khakis)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $40,750
% on Financial Aid 51%
Average Financial Aid Grant $22,000
Acceptance Rate 61%
Admissions Director Joseph Izokaitis
Admissions Associate Kaitlin Maillet
Sports
Total Sports Offered 9 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Figure Skating Golf
Lacrosse Soccer
Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball
Weightlifting
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 9 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Choir Drama/Theatre Club
Green Rams - Environmentalist Club Martial Arts / Self-Defense
Music Club Photography
Service Learning/Community Service Student Government
Yearbook

Nearby Schools:

West Nottingham Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr. K-12 | 3.8 mi. away
Susquehanna Adventist School
Gr. 4-9 | 5.6 mi. away
Elijah School
Gr. 8-11 | 6 mi. away
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr. K-9 | 6.9 mi. away
Bethany Christian School
Gr. PK-8 | 6.9 mi. away

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