West Nottingham Academy

West Nottingham Academy at a Glance
Type: College Preparatory (Coeducational)
Support for ADHD: Yes (also supports Learning Differences)
Year Founded: 1744 Teacher - Student Ratio: 1:7
Average Class Size: 10 Students on Financial Aid: 38%

Description: West Nottingham Academy is the oldest boarding school in America. It's a coeducational college preparatory boarding school in Maryland, on a beautiful campus near the Chesapeake Bay. It accepts 120 students per school year for grades 9 to 12. This small, tightly-knit community is diverse and multicultural, with 18% composed of students of color and 36% of international students. About 60% of the student population are boarding students.

Students at WNA enjoy a busy academic life while also enjoying interacting with friends. There are plenty of weekend activities to enjoy like visiting art galleries, watching films, eating out, and more.

The school has a competent college counseling team who give students the guidance that they need in navigating the process of finding, selecting, and applying at colleges and universities. The top colleges and universities that WNA graduates go to include Penn State, Michigan State, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, NYU, and more.

International students can enroll in ESL (English as Second Language) courses as well as English Placement programs where entering West Nottingham freshment with beginner to intermediate English skills can be fully integrated into the school's College Preparatory curriculum within one year. International students who enter WNA above 9th grade can also be placed in support classes at the appropriate level based on their English language ability. They can also avail of TOEFL and SAT evening classes to prepare them for the exams. There are also special trips and dinners prepared especially for them.

West Nottingham Academy has facilities for different sports activities including Lacrosse, figure skating, cheering, basketball, volleyball, and more. Students are also encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities such as Music Club, Straight-Gay Alliance, Community Service, and more. Students are also welcome to propose starting an organization that caters to their interest if such an organization doesn't exist yet.

WNA also supports students with ADHD and mild language-based learning disabilities and differences.

Parents may also want to explore the school's new Heritage Fund, which is a need-based financial age program. Through the program, up to an additional of 40% of a student's tuition costs can be covered on top of the other financial aid programs available.


 

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