Nansemond-Suffolk Academy

3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434

At Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, students are challenged and guided to discover their individual talents.

To meet the needs and aspirations of today's students, NSA offers opportunities for leadership, for experiential learning and for students to pursue ideas and interests that inspire them.

Guided by our motto, Honor Above All, students learn to hold high standards for themselves that enable them to reach their maximum potential in college and life.

Quick Stats (2023)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 919 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1966

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

919 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 30%

Students by Grade

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Number of AP Courses

18 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French Language, AP Latin: Vergil, AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnestism, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
no uniforms, no jeans

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition varies by specific grade levels

% on Financial Aid

49%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,436

Admissions Director

Mrs. Maggie Prince

Admissions Associate

Mrs. Emily Webb

Endowment Size

$3.7 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

46 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
A/V Club, Assist 3D, Basketball Club, Battle of the Brains, Boys' Volleyball, Breast Cancer Awareness, Card Games Club, Checkers Club, Class Officers, Connecting with Kids, Cornhole Club, Debate Club, Environmental Awareness Club, Film Club, Forensics Team, French Club, GSA/Hero Club, Haiti Club, Helping Hands Club, Honor Council, Judicial Council, Mental Health Awareness Club, Model UN, National Honor Society, NFL Club, Operation Smile, Outreach360 Club, Ping Pong Club, Right Brain Club, Robotics Team, Roc Solid Club, SADD Club, Save the Animals Today Club, Snowboarding/Ski Club, Spectrum (Literary Magazine), Spikeball Club, Spirit Club, Student Council, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Writers' Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, NoteWorthy (Intermediate Chorus), Theater Arts, Vocal Pointe (Advanced Chorus)

School Notes

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy partners with families to prepare students for success in college and beyond. To learn more about the NSA experience, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@nsacademy.org or (757)539-8789 to schedule a personal tour today!

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Nansemond-Suffolk Academy often compared to?

Nansemond-Suffolk Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Suffolk Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What sports does Nansemond-Suffolk Academy offer?

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.

What is Nansemond-Suffolk Academy's ranking?

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy?

The application deadline for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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