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West Nottingham Academy History
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? |
West Nottingham Academy Overview
| Region |
Baltimore MD Area
Lehigh Valley PA Area
Philadelphia PA Area
Southeastern Pennsylvania
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Southern New Jersey
Washington DC Area
Wilmington DE Area
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| Program Emphasis |
Boarding School
Day School
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Small Boarding School
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| All Grades |
9-12, PG |
| Boarding Grades |
9-12, PG |
| Grade Divisions |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nondenominational |
| Student Body |
Coed |
| Dress Code |
Semi-formal |
| School Setting |
Rural |
| Campus Size (Acres) |
127 acres |
| Endowment |
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Admission
| E-mail |
admissions@wna.org
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| Web Address |
http://www.wna.org
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| Director of Admission |
Mr. Jesse Roberts |
| Admission Application |
Apply to West Nottingham Academy
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| Application Required |
Yes |
| Application Fee Amount |
$50 |
| Application Deadline(s) |
Rolling |
| Financial Aid Deadline(s) |
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| Financial Aid Awarded |
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| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid |
34% |
| Admission Tests Accepted |
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| Day Student Tuition |
$19,350.00 |
| 5-Day Boarding Student Tuition |
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| Boarding Student Tuition |
$37,400.00 |
| International Student Tuition |
$39,500.00 |
Student Enrollment
| Total Enrollment |
130 |
| Boys |
68 |
| Girls |
62 |
| % Boys/Girls |
55/45 approx. |
| Boarding Students |
82 |
| Day Students |
48 |
| International |
China
Germany
Japan
Korea
Moldova
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Other (Nigeria)
Russia
Taiwan
Thailand
Venezuela
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| United States |
Connecticut
Delaware
Dist. of Columbia
Florida
Kansas
Maryland
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Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
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| Majority of students come from |
Northeast |
| % of Students of Color |
17% |
| % of International Students |
22% |
Academics
| Full Time Faculty |
92% |
| Part Time Faculty |
8% |
| % of Faculty with Advanced Degrees |
44% |
| % of Faculty with Doctorate |
6% |
| % of Faculty with Masters |
44% |
| Student/Faculty ratio |
7/1 |
| Average Class Size |
10 |
| Special Academic Support Programs |
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| A Sampling of Courses Offered |
Algebra
American History
American Literature
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Biology
Business
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Choir
Chorus
Classics
Community Service
Drama
Earth Science
Electives
English
English as a Second Language
English Literature
Ethics
European History
Expository Writing
Fine Arts
French
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Geography
Geometry
Government/Civics
Health
History
Humanities
International Relations
Journalism
Mathematics
Music
Music Theory
Photography
Physical Education
Physics
Pre-calculus
Religion
Science
Sculpture
Social Science
Social Studies
Spanish
Studio Art
World Culture
World History
World Literature
Writing
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| A.P. Courses Offered |
Calculus AB
English Literature
French Language
Physics B
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Spanish Language
US Government & Politics
US History
World History
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College Placement Office
| Average SAT I Scores (Math) |
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| Average SAT I Scores (Verbal) |
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| Average SAT I Scores (Writing) |
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| Dedicated College Placement Office |
Yes |
| Recent College Matriculations |
University of Maryland - James Madison University - Oberlin - Wellesley - NYU - Brandeis - Carnegie-Mellon - Penn State - American University - Ithaca - USC - University of Delaware - Elon - University of Connecticut - University of Vermont - St. John's University - Syracuse University - Smith College - Colby College - Art Institute of Chicago - University of Wisconsin. |
| % of Graduates Who Attend College |
98% |
Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities
| Athletics |
baseball
basketball
cross-country
golf
lacrosse
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other (weightlifting)
soccer
softball
volleyball
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| Recreational Sports |
walking
weight lifting
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yoga
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| Extra-Curricular Activities |
Chorus
Community Service Program
Dorm Proctors
Drama Club
Literary Magazine
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Newspaper
Photography Club
Student Government
Student Publications
Yearbook
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West Nottingham Academy Notes
| WNA is pleased to introduce - 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. |
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