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Norwich Free Academy
School Details
Head of School
Mr Ross A Sward
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
83%
Annual Tuition
$29,000
Niche Grade
B
C+
B+
A
A+
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
176
Full Time Teachers
176
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
36
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
78.1%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
132:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.8%
Male
46.8%
White
46.6%
Hispanic
26.4%
Black
10.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.8%
Two or more races
6%
Native American
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#15
Most Diverse Private HS in Connecticut
#29
Best HS For Athletes in Connecticut
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut
538 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University
305 Students
University of Rhode Island
200 Students
Southern Connecticut State University
184 Students
Boston University
172 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Three Rivers Campus
165 Students
Quinnipiac University
160 Students
Central Connecticut State University
137 Students
University of New Haven
131 Students
University of Hartford
114 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
130 Students
Nursing
114 Students
Business
108 Students
Biology
92 Students
Computer Science
52 Students
Political Science and Government
47 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
46 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
44 Students
Accounting
42 Students
Marketing
37 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/11/2025
I have had a great experience at NFA. My favorite parts of my high school experience have been connecting with my teachers and just having a good time in class while also learning. At NFA, it is also very easy to meet new people, it is almost impossible to know everyone. My least favorite thing is probably that I only have 5 minutes to get to each class. For the size of our campus, sometimes it is nearly impossible to get from one building to another in 5 minutes, because of factors like the flow of people. As a result of this, some more uptight teachers will mark you as absent or late, although it is only because of the shortened time that we have to get to class.
3/12/2025
Over my years at NFA I've seen many ups and downs with students, staff, and work. One of the best parts I've experienced was their classes that help with getting students ready for the world outside of school, such as personal finance and business explorations. One of the worst experiences I had was a lock down that turned out to be a false alarm. I would probably say that I would like to see more visual pieces outside, they have plenty of art inside but I think it would be more intriguing to others if there was more art around the school.
12/7/2024
When I started at Norwich Free Academy I thought I would be overwhelmed with over 2 thousand students yet over a month went by and I was in my own community. NFA provides an amazing space for everyone and every culture as I walked across the huge campus I was entranced in the community everywhere. Even the opportunities NFA has provided were top-notched with over 20 collage credit classes and endless opportunities to succeed.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/27/2025
Large school with continued problems with violence that go unanswered. Repeated lockdowns and problems in the surrounding community. Many staff members were former students themselves who talk about the old glory days but don't try to make anything better currently. The campus is pretty but falling...
10/30/2023
Theres really no such thing as special ed only on the IEP/paper not enforced ,special ed is a self contained class with a majority of student have a history of misbehavior and violent behavior or have been spelled from others schools ,I don't recommend this high school for special ed ..
5/24/2023
I am currently enrolled in this school and it is my biggest regret. This school cares nothing about its students and student safety. the fights are way out of control and the fact that i fear for my own safety after watching a pier get beat in the face with metal water bottle and do nothing but canc...
2/6/2023
As many other schools, the experience is base in how involved you are with your kid's activities. My son started 9th grade in 2022 and the experience was pretty good so far. I messaged the teachers and all of them answered. We attended to the welcome 9th grade event before school start so we can see...
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List Price Range
$130K - $440K
Homes For Sale
28
Average Home Value
$272,837
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
62%
Average Household Income
$70,726
% of College Grads
14.3%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,588 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
51.4%
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Parks in this Area
Yantic Falls / Indian leap
Howard T Brown Memorial Park
Memorial Rose Gardens
Norwich Recreation Department
Pawsitive Park
Sprague River Park
High Street Playground
Taftville Playground
Mohegan Park
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Norwich Free Academy is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 305 Broadway in Norwich, CT. Annual tuition is $29,000. The school has a total enrollment of 2,098 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Norwich Free Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $272,837. Discover additional schools in the area, like Norwich Technical High School, CT State Community College Three Rivers, Three Rivers Middle College Magnet High School, and more. Learn more about what Norwich has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Norwich Free Academy.