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School Overview

The Norwich Free Academy ("NFA"), founded in 1854 and in operation since 1856, is a coeducational independent school for students between the 9th and 12th grade. Located in Norwich, Connecticut, the Academy serves as the primary high school for Norwich and the surrounding towns of Canterbury, Bozrah, Voluntown, Sprague, Lisbon, Franklin, Preston, and Brooklyn. It was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2001. The class of 2016 graduated in NFA's 160th year of operation.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$45,000
Enrollment
2236
International Students
1%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
88%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:18
AP
18
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
22

Matriculation

(2016)
Ranking University/College Students
#14 Brown University 1 +
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#21 Georgetown University 1 +
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#27 Tufts University 1 +
#30 Boston College 1 +
#37 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#39 University of California: Irvine 1 +

Academics

AP Courses

(18)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
European History
French Language and Culture
Latin
Microeconomics
Music Theory
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States History
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Sports

(18)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(24)
Amnesty international
Celtic club
Classic movies club
Color guard
Crew club
Debate club
Amnesty international
Celtic club
Classic movies club
Color guard
Crew club
Debate club
Equestrian club
Fashion club
Fishing club
Gaming club
Ham radio club
Law enforcement club
Musician's club
National honor society
NFA AMBASSADORS
Oceanology club
Outdoor club
SADD
Student art association
Ski club
Varsity club
Writer club
Young votor's society
Youth peace
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Contact Info

http://www.nfaschool.org/
305 Broadway, Norwich CT 06360
860-887-2505
pishkam@nfaschool.org
Connecticut

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: 9-12
Urban
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1856
Campus Size: 38 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: SLEP,TOEFL
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Frequently Ask Questions about Norwich Free Academy

Tell me a bit about Norwich Free Academy.
Norwich Free Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1856 , and currently has about 2236 students, 1.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.nfaschool.org/.
Does Norwich Free Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Norwich Free Academy is offering 18 AP courses.

Norwich Free Academy also have 88% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Norwich Free Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2016, some students attended Brown University, University of California: Berkeley, Georgetown University, Carnegie Mellon University and University of California: Los Angeles.
What is the application requirement for Norwich Free Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Norwich Free Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Norwich Free Academy?
The day tuition for Norwich Free Academy in 2024 is $45,000 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at pishkam@nfaschool.org .
Where is Norwich Free Academy located?
Norwich Free Academy is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is Norwich Free Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Norwich Free Academy is within top 2000 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Norwich Free Academy has been favorited by 2 users.
How do I complete an application for Norwich Free Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Norwich Free Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Norwich Free Academy’s official site: http://www.nfaschool.org/ or call them at 860-887-2505.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Norwich Free Academy?
Yes, here are few: Academy of the Holy Family, St. Thomas More School and Saint Bernard School.

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