Nova School

2020 22nd Ave Se, Olympia, WA, 98501-0985 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

NOVA School is an independent middle school for academically talented students, offering a rigorous curriculum in a uniquely personal environment, designed to challenge, motivate, and stimulate capable learners. The program also guides the social and emotional development of each student, emphasizing respect, responsibility, and citizenship. ...

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School Overview:

 
Nova School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 8
Year Founded 1994
County Thurston County, WA
Student Body
Total Students 100 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(WA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 9% 21%
Students by Grade
Grade 6 - 33 students
Grade 7 - 34 students
Grade 8 - 33 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 9 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 33%
Average Class Size 14
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(WA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 173 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $10,000
Tuition Notes Financial aid is awarded based on financial statement and as monies are available.
% on Financial Aid 20%
Acceptance Rate 80%
Head of School Steven Welliever, Interim Dire
Admissions Director Karalee Bernath
Sport
Total Sports Offered 3
 
Sports
BasketballCross Country
Soccer 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 5
 
Extracurriculars
ArtJazz Band
Math CountsOrchestra
Spring Play 

School Notes:

  • NOVA School is an independent middle school for academically talented students, offering a rigorous curriculum in a uniquely personal environment, designed to challenge, motivate, and stimulate capable learners. The program also guides the social and emotional development of each student, emphasizing respect, responsibility, and citizenship.
  • Profile last updated: 04/10/2009

In the News:

  • Get involved (The Olympian)
    posted on August 2, 2009 at 01:29:50 pm
    Community service Capital City Newcomers Club 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Olympia Golf and Country Club, 3636 Country Club Drive N.W., Olympia. 360-753-3074 for details. Kiwanis Club of Tumwater 7 a.m. Thursday, Nickelby’s Restaurant, 600 Trosper Road S.W. 360-943-0199. Lacey Lamplighters Lions Club 6 p.m. Wednesday, HP Restaurant, 8306 Quinault Dr., Lacey. 360-456-0395.
  • Spiritual events for week of June 6 (The Olympian)
    posted on June 6, 2009 at 01:47:13 pm
    UPCOMING Love, Desire and Relationships — Buddhist Meditation series: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sun
  • Blessing ceremony honors those who work at sea (The Olympian)
    posted on May 23, 2009 at 07:09:41 am
    Westport will hold a ceremony Sunday to bless those who risk their lives on the high seas and to remember those lost at sea.
  • Spiritual Events (The Olympian)
    posted on May 9, 2009 at 02:06:42 pm
    California Baptist University Choir and Orchestra: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Mountain View Church, 940 Israel Road S.W., Tumwater. Enjoy an amazing night of music and worship. Call 360-943-0795.
  • Olympia musician receives some Norwegian glory (The Olympian)
    posted on May 4, 2009 at 07:10:25 am
    Olympia trumpet player Tracey D Hooker has earned a Spellemannsprisen, Norway’s equivalent of a Grammy Award. Hooker played trumpet and composed horn backgrounds for the band “Orbo & the Longshots,” whose album High Rolle

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (98501)
School Zip (98501)
(WA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 33,049 people 5,855,424 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 44% 29%
Population Average Age 37 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $47,230 $49,081
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.5 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 34 years old 38 years old
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Zipcode (98501)


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% Owning / % Renting 62% / 38% 62% / 38%

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