Northland Scholars Academy
W10085 Pike Plains Road
Dunbar, WI 54119
Dunbar, WI 54119
Tel: (715) 324-6900
Northland Scholars Academy is an affordable boarding school that provides a true pathway to your education and career dreams.
NSA`s Early College dual-credit partnerships allow students to earn an associate`s degree and vocational certifications while still in high school, and provide a direct pathway into partner four-year colleges and universities to complete their bachelor`s degree in as little as two more years.
Top Rankings
All Schools Similar Size Schools
Northland Scholars Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 303 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Small student body (number of students)
- Boarding Focus High percentage of boarding students
- Diversity High percentage of international students
- Affordability High percentage of students on financial aid
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | Northland Scholars | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 5-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 2017 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 435 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 50 students | 300 students |
| % International Students | 70% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 100% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Student attire must reflect good taste and respect for the standards of NSA. Modesty in personal dress is expected for all students. No clothing that is overly distracting will be permitted in the classroom and any apparel that communicates a message that) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 18 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Tuition Cost
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $35,000 (Partial scholarships are available to both domestic and international students.) | $59,750 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $33,500 |
| Summer Program Cost | $1,500 | |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 70% | 40% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | John Twohig | |
School Notes
-
Northland Scholars Academy (NSA), located on 435 pristine acres in Dunbar, WI, is an innovative and dynamic college-preparatory boarding school that prepares every student for success in advanced studies, in future careers, and in life. NSA offers an environment of shared success where curious and ambitious students from around the world work together to achieve their goals. NSA challenges students with a rigorous high school and college curriculum, enriched through fun and exciting campus amenities, robust community involvement, and numerous clubs, sports and student organizations. One of the primary benefits to students from Wisconsin and through the US is they can attend tuition-free. Northland Scholars Academy is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year, and a special opportunity is available to students in Wisconsin and surrounding states. Qualified American students can attend NSA tuition-free, and also receive substantially reduced boarding rates for those who choose to live on campus.NSA is also a true pathway to a college degree through our Early College Program, where our dual-credit partnerships allow students in all grades to take college courses for credit and earn up to an associate degree in 29 different subject areas. Students then have guaranteed transfer to 9 partner colleges and universities to complete their bachelor`s degree in as little as two more years. Degree fields include :
- Art & Design
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Network Administration
- Pre-Engineering
- Pre-Molecular Biotechnology
- Pre-Natural Resources
- Pre-Professional Health
- Accounting
- Automotive Technology
- Business
- Computer Information Systems: Programming & User Support
- Computer Information Systems: Software/Network Support
- Computer Network Systems & Security
- Corrections
- Early Childhood Care & Education
- Environmental Management
- General Studies
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Human Services
- Law Enforcement
- Marketing
- Mechatronics & Robotics Systems
- Nursing
- Office Systems/Administrative Assistant
- Office Systems/Medical Office Specialist
- Paramedic
- Water Resource Management
- Water Resource Management 1 + 1
- Accounting
- Computer Applications
- Corrections Officer
- Early Childhood Care & Education
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-Basic)
- Entrepreneurial Small Business
- Health Careers
- Mechatronics
- Office Assistant
- Practical Nurse
- Private Security
- Sustainability
- Welding
- Northland Scholars Academy accreditations: The National Commission on Exceptional Schools
- Submit Review for Northland Scholars Academy
Related Schools
Show me:
People that viewed Northland Scholars Academy also viewed these schools: Lustre Christian High School, Pillsbury College Prep, New Mexico Military Institute, Sunshine Bible Academy and Excelsior School.
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grades: 9-12 | 32 students 861.2 miles4 Lustre High Circle
Lustre, MT 59225
(406) 392-5735861.29-1232 - Grades: 6-12 | 50 students 271.8 miles315 South Grove Avenue
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 214-2200271.86-1250 - Grades: 9-12, PG | 871 students 1210 miles101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-537612109-12, PG871 - Grades: 7-12| 100 students 539.1 miles400 Sunshine Drive
K-12 (day)
Miller, SD 57362
(605) 853-3071539.17-12100
K-12 (day) - Grades: 9-12 | 110 students 1759.6 miles41 W Santa Clara St.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-63391759.69-12110
Recent Articles
Inevitably at some point while you are looking at boarding schools, your child will ask what it's like living at boarding school. Here are some answers to those questions.
After months of research, school visits, interviews, and tests, you find out that you've been waitlisted. Relax. It's not the end of the world. Here's what to do.
Thinking about sending your tween to boarding school? The personal attention and comprehensive programs which junior boarding schools offer are worth a serious review.
Featured Schools
