West Nottingham Academy

Founded: 1744

Ages/Grades: 9-12(pg)

School Setting: Rural, 124-acres. 18 miles from Newark, DE (home of University of Delaware), 30 minutes from Wilmington & Kennett Square, one hour from Philadelphia and Baltimore.

School Size: 120 students

Classroom Size: average of 7 students per class

Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:7

Tuition: Boarding - 34K, Day - 16K

Financial Aid: 35% receive financial aid - Heritage Fund increases availability

Curriculum:

Traditional college-prep curriculum w/ AP availability in all departments. See www.wna.org for detailed information.

Percentage of Graduating Class: 100% attend colleges & universities

Support Services: Chesapeake Learning Center (CLC) serves students with mild to moderate learning differences. 8% of current student population.

Camp Programs: Yes

After School Programs: No

Computer Capabilities:

wireless

School Championships:

Recent championships in MIL (Mid-Atlantic Independent League) in soccer, X-country and basketball.

School Clubs:

photography
government
yearbook
gaming
chess
music
choir
outdoors
paint ball
environmental
poetry
school paper

Notable Graduates:

2 signers of the declaration of independence - Benjamin Rush & Richard Stockton;
Josh Boone - UCONN / NBA basketball player
Eric Fischl - Artist

Uniform Guidelines: Dress code - no uniform

Admissions Requirements:

please visit www.wna.org

School History: founded in 1744, WNA is the oldest boarding school in America.

Notes/School Information:

With so many options, why is West Nottingham the right school for you? Well, frankly, maybe it isn't.

If you are looking for a big school, we're a stretch. If you are not interested in community, then this is not the place for you. But if you are 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?...