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.
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Northland Scholars Academy is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 322 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 Least expensive tuition
- Student Attention Small average class sizes
| Definition of Terms 2019 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 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 500 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 50 students | 318 students |
| % International Students | 50% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 100% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 8 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $7,000 (American students do not pay tuition) | $56,200 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $29,900 |
| Tuition international students | $18,000 | $50,145 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 37% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | John Twohig | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
School Notes
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Northland Scholars Academy (NSA), located on 500 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
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