West Nottingham Academy

West Nottingham Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1079 Firetower Rd,  Colora, MD
3.8
4.3
50 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Tom Banks, Head Of School
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$19,949
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
11
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
27%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
22
English
27
Reading
27
Science
25
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Black
49.4%
White
24.7%
Two or more races
14.8%
Hispanic
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.9%
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School Rankings

#9 Best Boarding HS in Maryland
#16 Most Diverse Private HS in Maryland
#31 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 19 Students
University of Pennsylvania 18 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 16 Students
Drexel University 13 Students
Mount St. Mary's University 13 Students
Temple University 12 Students
Columbia University 11 Students
Dickinson College 11 Students
Georgetown University 10 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 21 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Political Science and Government 10 Students
Biology 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 9 Students
Engineering 8 Students
Marketing 7 Students
Finance 7 Students
International Relations 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 18 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/19/2024
This is only my first year here as I transferred here for my senior year to lock in and prepare for college. But from my experiences so far, I think it's a decent school. It has its ups and downs, but coming from an even worse-run school I will say I don't think West Nottingham Academy is as bad as other students might make it out to be. Some of the best parts of WNA in my time so far would be the resources available to me. If I had taken my senior year at a public school, I wouldn't have been given much guidance on applying to colleges, SAT prep, etc. At WNA there is a senior required seminar course that has been game-changing for me. It focuses on SAT prep through the Khan Academy SAT courses, another big focus is the college process. We move at our own pace in the Senior Seminar course as we all have different and unique goals for what we plan on getting out of the course. A not-great experience I've had at West Nottingham Academy has been dealing with unnecessary drama with peers.
4.0 Senior
12/16/2021
I came to West Nottingham Academy in my senior year as an exchange student. This year is my first year in the USA. I love this school. The kind, diverse community is the best thing about WNA!
5.0 Parent
10/6/2019
West Nottingham is a high school that is focused on helping each student prepare for college and to improve their strengths and overcome their weaknesses.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/26/2023
My son started West Nottingham this year after he was struggling in the public school system in the major metropolital area in which we live. WNA enabled him to slow down and begin t enjoy learning. He boards so the cost is higher for us, but well worth it to see hm doing so well. Go WNA!
5.0 parent
3/1/2023
This is school is great and growing! My son has seen it grow in just the three years he has been going there! They have reestablished programs and have incorporated a curriculum where the student can choose from a number of offerings to individualize their learning. Class sizes are smaller, and the...
5.0 parent
8/14/2016
Small classes, excellent faculty, required service learning and great enviroment make this a great college preparatory school!
5.0 parent
12/30/2015
West Nottingham Academy provides both the enjoyable school experience our son wants, and the ongoing support for learning and personal growth that we, as parents, want him to have. As a boarding student, our son benefits from the full immersive experience that makes West Nottingham such a life-enric...

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