Isle Of Wight Academy vs. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
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School Overview
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Nansemond-Suffolk Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Overview
Isle of Wight Academy is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, nonprofit day school located on Highway 258 across from the historic Isle of Wight Courthouse.
The philosophy of Isle of Wight Academy is to accept students of average or above average ability and develop them to their fullest potential by providing a quality program, which will build the student mentally, physically, and spiritually.
The school emphasizes the honor, integrity, social development, and citizenship of the student.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1967
1966
Students Body
Total Students
702 students
919 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
50
139
Kindergarten Students
48
68
Grade 1 Students
48
49
Grade 2 Students
56
52
Grade 3 Students
33
50
Grade 4 Students
40
42
Grade 5 Students
51
55
Grade 6 Students
53
75
Grade 7 Students
60
58
Grade 8 Students
59
60
Grade 9 Students
49
60
Grade 10 Students
50
72
Grade 11 Students
51
58
Grade 12 Students
54
81
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
n/a
Average Class Size
18
15
Number of AP Classes
12
18
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(no uniforms, no jeans)
(no uniforms, no jeans)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$22,545
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition varies by specific grade levels
% on Financial Aid
n/a
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$6,436
Acceptance Rate
100%
24%
Admissions Director
Joseph Whitley
Mrs. Maggie Prince
Admissions Associate
n/a
Mrs. Emily Webb
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
46
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
A/V ClubAssist 3D
Basketball ClubBattle of the Brains
Boys' VolleyballBreast Cancer Awareness
Card Games ClubCheckers Club
Class OfficersConnecting with Kids
Cornhole ClubDebate Club
Environmental Awareness ClubFilm Club
Forensics TeamFrench Club
GSA/Hero ClubHaiti Club
Helping Hands ClubHonor Council
Judicial CouncilMental Health Awareness Club
Model UNNational Honor Society
NFL ClubOperation Smile
Outreach360 ClubPing Pong Club
Right Brain ClubRobotics Team
Roc Solid ClubSADD Club
Save the Animals Today ClubSnowboarding/Ski Club
Spectrum (Literary Magazine)Spikeball Club
Spirit ClubStudent Council
Ultimate Frisbee ClubWriters' Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Concert BandJazz Band
Marching BandNoteWorthy (Intermediate Chorus)
Theater ArtsVocal Pointe (Advanced Chorus)