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Ranking Basis

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Scoring Mechanism: Each of the 46 distinct data points is evaluated using unique mathematical models, scoring based on its position within the overall data distribution.

Basis for Ranking: Instead of absolute values, we focus on relative differences in data. There is no fixed score threshold for separating schools; instead, the “admission cutoff” is adjusted annually based on data trends, similar to college entrance exams.

Evaluation Mechanism

The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.

Scoring Mechanism

The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension]: Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews]: FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
B
Matriculation B+
Academics B+
Extracurriculars B-
Community A-
Reviews B+
Founded in 1744, West Nottingham is the oldest boarding school in the nation! WNA is co-educational, serving 130 students in grades 9-12. Approximately 70% of our students board, with about 40% of our population from around the globe. Dedicated to the intellectual and social growth of each student, WNA is an intimate yet diverse community providing differentiated instruction and intensive subject exploration. At West Nottingham, the International Student program is a carefully designed program that provides international students with a variety of supports. Beginning with a new international student orientation, international students enjoy a comprehensive program that covers all areas of school life. Students who are not yet fully ready to enter the full college-preparatory curriculum enroll in a rigorous, immersion-based environment for learning English with other international students through formal ESL communications classes. Classes for intermediate and advanced levels, as well as an ESL History courses, are offered. Students enjoy close monitoring from the Director of International Students, regular parent communication, and seminars to facilitate adjustment. Additional services for international students include college advising, residential life support and supervision, and TOEFL and SAT preparation. With a "physics-first" philosophy, West Nottingham Academy is also proud of the Humanities class which is offered to all 9th-graders, a strong Art department (complemented by an Artist-in-Residence Program), close to a 12 AP courses, a focus on service learning and competitive athletics. Nestled just off of Interstate 95 close to the Susquehanna River and the tip of the Chesapeake Bay, West Nottingham's beautiful campus is within an hour's drive of Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Wilmington, under two hours from Washington DC and 2.5 hours from New York City.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$74075
Enrollment
120
International Students
30%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
Endowment
$5 millions
AP
17
Average SAT Score
1400
Average ACT Score
26.4
Class Size
10
Boarding %
80%

Matriculation

(2018-2022)
Ranking University/College Students
#6 University of Chicago 1
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
LAC #4 Swarthmore College 1
#25 New York University 2
#29 University of Florida 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#38 University of California: Davis 3
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Brandeis University 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Villanova University 4
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2
#72 American University 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 2
SUNY University at Stony Brook 2
#81 Beloit College 1
#89 Howard University 1
#89 Juniata College 1
#89 University of Delaware 2
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 2
#94 Augustana College 1
#97 University of Illinois at Chicago 1
#105 Drexel University 2
#105 Saint Louis University 1
#105 University of Arizona 1
#121 Temple University 2
#127 Clarkson University 1
#127 Illinois Institute of Technology 1
#127 Thomas Jefferson University: East Falls 3
#136 SUNY College at Purchase 1
#151 Duquesne University 1
#151 Florida International University 1
#151 Oregon State University 2
#166 Hofstra University 1
#166 Xavier University 2
#182 University of Rhode Island 3
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1
LAC #39 Lafayette College 1
#202 Florida Institute of Technology 1
#202 La Salle University 1
#212 Washington State University 4
#234 Suffolk University 1
#250 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 1
LAC #51 Dickinson College 3
#299 Marshall University 2
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1
#317 Morgan State University 2
Albright College 1
Art Center College of Design 1
Bowie State University 1
Cabrini University 1
Carleton University 2
Cecil College 3
Christopher Newport University 2
Clayton State University 1
College of William and Mary 1
Eastern Nazarene College 1
Elizabethtown College 1
Emerson College 1
Framingham State University 1
Franklin & Marshall College 1
Harcum College 1
Harford Community College 1
High Point University 1
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1
Iowa State University 1
Irvine Valley College 1
Ithaca College 1
Johnson & Wales University: Providence 1
Lindenwood University 1
Loyola University Maryland 1
Lynn University 1
Marist College 1
Maryland Institute College of Art 1
Miami University: Hamilton 2
Millikin University 1
Mount Saint Mary College 1
Mount St. Mary's University 5
Neumann University 1
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 1
Northern Virginia Community College 1
Oral Roberts University 1
Penn State University Park 2
Ranger College 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Rutgers University 2
Saint Michael's College 1
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1
St. John's College 1
St. John's University 1
The College of New Jersey 1
Towson University 2
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of Maryland: College Park 2
University of Southern Mississippi 1
University of Tampa 1
York College of Pennsylvania 3
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2018-2022 2015-2018 2016 2015 Total
All schools 75 30 50 9
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 1
#12 University of Chicago 1 1
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 1 2
#21 University of Michigan 1 1
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1
#24 University of Virginia 1 1
#24 Emory University 1 + 1 1 3
#28 University of Florida 1 1
#28 University of California: Davis 3 1 + 1 5
#28 University of Southern California 1 + 1
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 1
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 + 1
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 2 3
#35 New York University 2 1 3
#39 Boston College 1 + 1
#40 Rutgers University 2 2 4
#40 Tufts University 1 1
#40 University of Washington 1 + 1 2
#43 Boston University 1 1 + 2 4
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2 2
#47 University of Rochester 2 2
#47 Wake Forest University 1 1
#47 Lehigh University 1 1
#51 Purdue University 1 1 2
#53 College of William and Mary 1 1
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 1 2
#56 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 4 5
#58 SUNY University at Stony Brook 2 1 + 3
#58 University of Connecticut 1 1
#60 Brandeis University 1 1 + 2
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#60 Michigan State University 1 + 5 1 7
#67 George Washington University 1 + 1 2
#67 Villanova University 4 4
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 1
#67 University of Miami 1 + 2 3
#67 Syracuse University 1 1 + 1 3
#70 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 + 1 2
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 1 + 2
#76 University of Delaware 2 1 + 2 5
#82 University of Illinois at Chicago 1 1
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#89 Temple University 2 2
#89 Fordham University 1 + 2 3
#93 University of Iowa 1 1
#93 Loyola Marymount University 2 2
#98 Illinois Institute of Technology 1 1
#98 Drexel University 2 3 1 6
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1
#105 American University 1 1 + 2
#105 Saint Louis University 1 1
#115 University of Arizona 1 1
#115 Howard University 1 1
#124 University of Denver 1 + 1 2
#124 Florida International University 1 1
#133 Miami University: Oxford 2 2
#142 Clarkson University 1 1
#142 Clark University 1 1
#142 Thomas Jefferson University: East Falls 3 3
#142 Oregon State University 2 2
#151 University of Rhode Island 3 3
#151 Duquesne University 1 1
#163 St. John's University 1 1
#178 Washington State University 4 4
#185 Hofstra University 1 1
#201 La Salle University 1 1
#201 Xavier University 2 2
#209 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 1 1
#249 Suffolk University 1 1
#269 Florida Institute of Technology 1 1
#320 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1 1
#332 Morgan State University 2 2
#332 Marshall University 2 2
#352 University of Southern Mississippi 1 1
Iowa State University 1 1
Penn State University Park 2 1 + 4 7
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 1 + 2 4
University of Maryland: College Park 2 2 4
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2018-2022 2015-2018 2016 2015 Total
All schools 17 9 4 7
#1 Williams College 1 1
#4 Wellesley College 1 + 1 2
#4 Swarthmore College 1 1
#9 Bowdoin College 1 1
#11 Wesleyan University 2 2
#16 Hamilton College 1 1
#18 United States Military Academy 1 + 1
#21 Haverford College 1 + 1 2
#24 Bates College 1 1
#25 Colby College 1 + 1
#30 Bucknell University 1 1 + 1 3
#30 Lafayette College 1 1 + 1 3
#35 Franklin & Marshall College 1 1 + 2
#38 Union College 1 1
#45 Union College 1 + 1
#46 Dickinson College 3 1 4
#63 Gettysburg College 1 1 + 1 3
#75 St. John's College 1 1
#82 Juniata College 1 1
#86 Beloit College 1 1
#100 Augustana College 1 1
#116 Saint Michael's College 1 1
#139 SUNY College at Purchase 1 1
#146 Albright College 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2018-2022 2015-2018 2016 2015 Total
All schools 2 0 0 0
#18 Carleton University 2 2

Academics

AP

(17)
Biology
Calculus AB
European History
French Language and Culture
Physics B
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Calculus AB
European History
French Language and Culture
Physics B
Spanish Language and Culture
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Calculus BC
Computer Science Principles
English Literature and Composition
Music Theory
Physics 1
Physics 2
Statistics
Studio Art: Drawing
United States History
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Sports

(17)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Strength and Conditioning
Volleyball
Wrestling
Tennis
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(9)
Creative Writing Club
Global Citizenship Program
International Club
Model United Nations
National Art Honor Society
Student Government Association
Creative Writing Club
Global Citizenship Program
International Club
Model United Nations
National Art Honor Society
Student Government Association
VEX Robotics
National Honor Society
Diversity Support Group
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Arts

(6)
Ceramics
Digital Art
Pottery
Printmaking
Studio Art
Modern Art

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Suburban
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1744
Campus Size: 110 acres
Boarding Rate: 80%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/10
Interview: On Campus, Zoom
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo
School Code:
TOEFL: 1855
SSAT: 8146
Recommended
4.3
Recommended
Day school
Sanford School United States Flag
5.0

Frequently Ask Questions about West Nottingham Academy

Tell me a bit about West Nottingham Academy.
West Nottingham Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Maryland, US. It was founded 1744 , and currently has about 120 students, 30.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.wna.org.
Does West Nottingham Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
West Nottingham Academy is offering 17 AP courses.

Where do West Nottingham Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2018-2022, some students attended University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University, University of California: Berkeley, Swarthmore College and New York University.
What is the application requirement for West Nottingham Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, West Nottingham Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for West Nottingham Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for West Nottingham Academy in 2024 is $74,075 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@wna.org .
Where is West Nottingham Academy located?
West Nottingham Academy is located in the State of Maryland of USA. The closest major city is Baltimore, which is about 38 miles away from school. Most families can choose Baltimore-Washington International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is West Nottingham Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, West Nottingham Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 226 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also West Nottingham Academy has been favorited by 89 users.
How to start with an application with West Nottingham Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about West Nottingham Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit West Nottingham Academy’s official site: http://www.wna.org or call them at 410-658-4901.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to West Nottingham Academy?
Yes, here are few: St. Andrew's School, DE, Oldfields School and Westtown School.

The closest major city is Baltimore. You can find out more schools near Baltimore here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for West Nottingham Academy?
The overall rating for West Nottingham Academy is B.

The section ratings of West Nottingham Academy are:
B+ for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Baltimore is a historic city in Maryland, known for its significant role as a major seaport. Located at the mouth of the Inner Harbor, the city is home to Fort McHenry, where the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was penned. The Inner Harbor today features a vibrant mix of shops, seafood restaurants, and attractions like the USS Constellation, a Civil War-era warship, and the National Aquarium, which hosts a diverse array of marine life. Baltimore’s rich cultural and maritime heritage continues to attract visitors year-round.

Population (2022) 636,919
Cost of Living Higher than average 9%
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