Norwich Free Academy

Norwich Free Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
305 Broadway,  Norwich, CT
4.1
3.7
2,098 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Ross A Sward
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
83%
Annual Tuition
$29,000

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
174
Full Time Teachers
174
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
570
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
132:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.8%
Male
46.8%
White
46.6%
Hispanic
26.4%
Black
10.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.8%
Two or more races
6%
Native American
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#15 Most Diverse Private HS in Connecticut
#29 Best HS For Athletes in Connecticut
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 539 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University 298 Students
University of Rhode Island 210 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 190 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Three Rivers Campus 169 Students
Boston University 168 Students
Quinnipiac University 166 Students
Central Connecticut State University 142 Students
University of New Haven 125 Students
University of Hartford 115 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 131 Students
Nursing 118 Students
Business 105 Students
Biology 96 Students
Computer Science 52 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 48 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 47 Students
Political Science and Government 46 Students
Accounting 46 Students
Education 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 562 Reviews
5.0 Parent
2/7/2024
Faculty and administration at NFA is amazing. I really appreciate how everyone from the Head of School down knows my kids and is constantly working to make it a special experience.
5.0 Alum
2/6/2024
The Academy has a special place in my heart due to all of the opportunities it gave me. I remember my freshman year and the nervousness but that all quickly changed once I got into the classroom with my teachers. I can not think of a bad experience with any of my teachers. They pushed me and when needed supported me. I was beyond prepared for success in college due to my four years at NFA with the incredile teachers.
4.0 Freshman
2/6/2024
NFA is a good school. I have lots of opportunities at NFA. I do sports at NFA and I take honors classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/30/2023
Theres really no such thing as special ed only on the IEP/paper not enforced ,special ed is a self contained class with a majority of student have a history of misbehavior and violent behavior or have been spelled from others schools ,I don't recommend this high school for special ed ..
1.0 parent
5/24/2023
I am currently enrolled in this school and it is my biggest regret. This school cares nothing about its students and student safety. the fights are way out of control and the fact that i fear for my own safety after watching a pier get beat in the face with metal water bottle and do nothing but canc...
5.0 parent
2/6/2023
As many other schools, the experience is base in how involved you are with your kid's activities. My son started 9th grade in 2022 and the experience was pretty good so far. I messaged the teachers and all of them answered. We attended to the welcome 9th grade event before school start so we can see...
5.0 parent
10/21/2013
NFA is one of the best schools in connecticut and it deserves a lot more than a 5/10 rating. They give you so many options for AP courses and they have a large variety of courses for people with different interests. They have art, computer, 8+ languages, photography, design etc. My son found it real...

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