Norfolk Academy

Norfolk Academy

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 1-12
1585 Wesleyan Dr,  Norfolk, VA
4.5
3.5
1,205 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$22,800

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
148
Full Time Teachers
144
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
670
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
32
Reading
33
Science
30
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
75.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.6%
Black
8.4%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#6 Best HS For Athletes in Virginia
#6 Best Private K12 Schools in Virginia
#9 Best Private HS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia 184 Students
Virginia Tech 110 Students
James Madison University 94 Students
William & Mary 87 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 63 Students
Georgetown University 48 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 44 Students
George Mason University 38 Students
University of Richmond 38 Students
New York University 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 73 Students
Business 65 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 44 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students
International Relations 28 Students
Engineering 26 Students
Economics 22 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Pre-Law Studies 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 120 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/17/2024
I would love to see more hands on activity in some classes as well as more student involvement in clubs. There are so many options for everything but the execution is not always perfect. Also, as a vegetarian, I would love more options at lunch instead of the same meal everyday.
4.0 Alum
7/29/2024
Norfolk Academy offered a well-rounded and stimulating educational experience, marked by academic excellence, a nurturing community, and diverse extracurricular opportunities, all within a vibrant local setting.
5.0 Alum
8/2/2022
This school has prepared me immensely for my upcoming years at college. The teachers are amazing advocates for their students and provide immense opportunity for each student as well. I have become a better leader, student, and friend because of my attendance at Norfolk Academy. I will always have strong ties to this school and the community because being a student here has positively impacted my life.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/20/2023
As a proud parent of a Norfolk Academy student, I must say that this school is truly exceptional. My child has been attending for seven years now, and the quality of education and dedication of the staff has never wavered. I have seen firsthand how the school has helped my child grow into a confiden...
2.0 parent
3/20/2021
while the behavioral situation and education is probably better than public school, Norfolk Academy occurred to us as glorified home school for the Virginia beach bay colony generations. many staff and students are from multiple generations and many have children in the school or many of the teacher...
2.0 other
1/16/2020
Ultimately we switched to another school. There is limited diversity at the school and for those that are of different races, they do not feel supported.
5.0 other
10/9/2016
Our child is always so happy to go to school and she is learning so much , she talks about her teacher all the time and her new classmates.

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