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West Nottingham Academy
1079 Firetower Road, Colora, MD 21917 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 410/ 658-9279

West Nottingham Academy (WNA) is a small college-preparatory boarding and day school for grades 9-12/pg, between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Founded in 1744, WNA is the oldest boarding school in America. With so many options, why is West Nottingham the right school for you? Well, frankly, maybe it isn’t. If you’re looking for a big school, we’re a stretch. If you’re not interested in community, then this is not the place for you. But if you’re ready to be part of a unique and challenging school that will prepare you for college and the rest of your life, then you should definitely keep reading. At West Nottingham we love helping students who enjoy learning, being challenged and sharing their educational journey with others. You certainly don’t need to know everything, but you do have to be curious, passionate and even opinionated (sometimes). In short, we want students who take their education seriously and take it personally. Is that you?
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1744 1900
Campus Size 124 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 120 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 18% 18%
Percent International Students 28% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 65% 70%
Average SAT Score 1630 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 7 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 7 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 44% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $3 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $37,400 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $19,350 $22,560
Tuition international students $7,900 $38,650
Percent Students on Financial Aid 35% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $13,000 $18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 52% 60%
Director of Admissions Jesse Roberts
Associate Director of Admissions Joseph Izokaitis
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 8 13


BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 12 23
 
 
Community ServiceCommunity Service
DramaGreen Rams - Environmentalist Club
Memorial Arch Magazine (art & poetry)Music Club
Spartans & AtheniansSpectrum Diversity Committee
Stage CrewThe Arrow - School Newspaper
YearbookYoga
College Matriculation:  
Year: -
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School Notes:
  • WNA is pleased to announce THE HERITAGE FUND. In addition to the school's need-based financial aid program, THE HERITAGE FUND may cover up to an additional 40% of a student's tuition costs. More at www.wna.org/heritagefund.
  • LD types supported: language based, mild learning differences
  • School accreditations: Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • Samuel Finley - Founder of WNA and 5th president of Princeton University
    • Benjamin Rush - Signer of the Declaration of Independence and prominent early physician
    • Richard Stockton - Signer of the Declaration of Independence
    • Ebenezer Hazzard - 1st United States Postmaster General
    • William Shippen & John Morgan - Founders of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School
    • Alexander Martin - Former governor of North Carolina
    • Josh Boone - UCONN NCAA CHAMPION, NBA PLAYER
    • Ross Cameron - President of Charms Candy
    • Eric Fischl - World renowned artist and sculptor
    • Taylor Crothers - Professional photographer, famous for working with the Dave Matthews Band and Phish
  • Profile last updated: 09/29/2009
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