Nawa Academy (Closed 2010)

17351 Trinity Mountain Road
French Gulch, CA 96033

Nawa Academy is a non-traditional boarding school that prepares students with diverse learning needs to meet the challenges and complexities of the future.

Through an experiential approach to learning, a creative and caring faculty and a nurturing environment, we seek to instill an excitement for lifelong learning.

We encourage efforts to confront challenges, which fuel a growing realization of greater capability.

We teach and reflect the values of moral character, physical wellness, and social responsibility by fostering open communication between faculty and students.

Nawa Academy openly embraces the qualities of individuality, responsibility, diversity, human dignity and respect for others.

By living in an atmosphere based on patience, dialogue, and intellectual inquiry, our students develop the skills to face the future successfully.

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1988

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

51 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

6 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$43,300

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Covers room, board and tuition. Additional fees may apply.

% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$7,000

Acceptance Rate

70%

National avg.: 81%

Admissions Associate

Steve A. Galvan

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Nawa Academy cost?

Nawa Academy's tuition is approximately $43,300 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Nawa Academy?

The acceptance rate of Nawa Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 80%.

When is the application deadline for Nawa Academy?

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

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