The New Community School
Tel:
(804) 266-2494
Our Mission: The New Community School empowers bright, talented students who are challenged by dyslexia and related learning differences. The innovative and research-based college preparatory curriculum uses a customized educational approach to build skills in language and math and to foster academic and personal strengths igniting the passions and gifts of unique minds.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 5-12
- Students: 213 students
- Yearly Tuition: $30,200
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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The New Community School places among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia and related learning differences |
| Year Founded | 1974 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | Costs vary by course |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 213 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 7% State avg.: 26% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% |
| Average Class Size | 6 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $30,200 |
| Tuition Notes | 2020-21: $30,800 grades 5-8 $31,900 grades 9-12 |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% |
| Admissions Director | Carolyn Tisdale |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 1 extracurricular |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: National Honor Society |
School Notes
- TNCS offers a college preparation curriculum for 5th 12th grade students
- Enrollment is approximately 200 students
- 90% of graduates go on to attend college
- Average class size: 2.4 (Language Fundamentals classes for remediation of reading, writing, spelling); 6.7 (academic classes)
- Vibrant athletics, arts, and electives programs support personal and community growth
- Customized and ever-evolving advisory system that empowers the strengths of each unique mind
- Over 50% of teachers have master`s degrees or above
- An 8.5 acre open campus located in one of Richmond, Virginia`s historic districts
- Please visit http://tncs.org/admissions/how-to-apply/ for more information about the TNCS admissions process.
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