Nansemond-suffolk Academy
School Notes Overview:
The Academy provides an educational environment that is academically rigorous and driven by intellectual curiosity; that cultivates among its members social awareness and the virtues of responsibility, respect, compassion, and honor; that fosters a lifetime commitment to learning and service; and that instills a sense of pride in individual and group accomplishment. The ultimate goal is for each student to reach his or her potential: academically, physically, emotionally, socially, morally, and creatively....
School Overview:
Nansemond-suffolk Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1966 | |
| County | Suffolk City County, VA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 901 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 12% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Nursery - 13 students | ||
| Pre-K - 32 students | ||
| Kind - 59 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 44 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 56 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 53 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 55 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 49 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 65 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 77 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 88 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 67 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 87 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 84 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 72 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 136 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 55% | |
| Average Class Size | 17 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 14 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (no uniforms, no jeans) |
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This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies by specific grade levels | |
| % on Financial Aid | 17% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $4,775 | |
| Head of School | Mr. Colley W. Bell III | |
| Admissions Director | Mr. Trent Blythe | |
| Admissions Associate | Mrs. Kacky Gallotta | |
School Notes:
- The Academy provides an educational environment that is academically rigorous and driven by intellectual curiosity; that cultivates among its members social awareness and the virtues of responsibility, respect, compassion, and honor; that fosters a lifetime commitment to learning and service; and that instills a sense of pride in individual and group accomplishment. The ultimate goal is for each student to reach his or her potential: academically, physically, emotionally, socially, morally, and creatively.
- Profile last updated: 06/19/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (23434) | School Zip (23434) |
(VA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 40,157 people | 7,077,888 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 20% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $35,211 | $55,023 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 38 years old | 34 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (23434) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 66% / 34% | 66% / 34% |
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Nearby Schools:
- First Baptist Christian School - 293 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
- Isle Of Wight Academy - 636 students - 7.8 mi. away - view location
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