National Sports Academy
School Notes Overview:
Founded in 1977, National Sports Academy offers young men and women a balance of academics and athletics. The School allows students to grow and develop individually and as part of a close-knit community. A unique college preparatory athletic academy, NSA provides students in 8th through 12th grades a safe, secure environment in which to grow, develop and excel. Our students are ready to take on the challenge of achieving their potential academically, athletically and personally. NSA provides students the opportunity to fully develop their individual athletic abilities while preparing for the demands of college. At NSA, we believe in student-centered curricula. Our programs are built around kids' with varying athletic interests and academic pursuits. Our expectation is that they will excel within the framework of their abilities. Our curricula, small classes, and teachers are supportive and flexible....
School Overview:
National Sports Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8 - 12 | |
| County | Essex County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 82 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 8 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 29 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 28 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers | |
This School |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 190 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 8 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1977, National Sports Academy offers young men and women a balance of academics and athletics. The School allows students to grow and develop individually and as part of a close-knit community. A unique college preparatory athletic academy, NSA provides students in 8th through 12th grades a safe, secure environment in which to grow, develop and excel. Our students are ready to take on the challenge of achieving their potential academically, athletically and personally. NSA provides students the opportunity to fully develop their individual athletic abilities while preparing for the demands of college. At NSA, we believe in student-centered curricula. Our programs are built around kids' with varying athletic interests and academic pursuits. Our expectation is that they will excel within the framework of their abilities. Our curricula, small classes, and teachers are supportive and flexible.
- Profile last updated: 02/03/2007
In the News:
- Mountaineers skate past Huskies in prep rivalry (Adirondack Daily Enterprise)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 04:21:05 pm
LAKE PLACID - The National Sports Academy's girls hockey team didn't have its best performance of the season Wednesday, but the effort was good enough: The Mountaineers skated to a 3-1 win over cross-town rival Northwood at the Olympic Center. - Vermontville native heading to Division I (Adirondack Daily Enterprise)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 04:20:55 pm
LAKE PLACID - For the past five years, Stephanie DeMars, a native of Vermontville, has proven that she belongs among the elite athletes who play for the National Sports Academy's girls hockey team. - In The Service: Nov. 14, 2009 (Plattsburgh Press Republican)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 08:43:54 am
Army Spec. Michael Hanley has returned to his base in Oahu, Hawaii, from his second tour in Iraq. He is a member of the 25th ID and will be transferring to Fort Drum early next year. - Franklin County holding public H1N1 clinics (Plattsburgh Press Republican)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 07:42:44 am
Nov. 2: Brushton Adult Center, 9 to 11 a.m., by appointment only. Call 529-7314. Supply is limited. - PSC gets H1N1 vaccine; NCCC plans clinic with counties (Adirondack Daily Enterprise)
posted on October 27, 2009 at 02:24:26 pm
Paul Smith's College has received a shipment of vaccine for H1N1 influenza and will be distributing it to students and staff. Spokesman Ken Aaron said the college received 400 doses of vaccine, both shots and nasal mist, and will start offering it this week.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (12946) | School Zip (12946) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 8,098 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 28% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $35,063 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 47 years old | 58 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 61% / 39% | 41% / 59% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Mountain Lake Academy - 44 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- Northwood School - 175 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
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