The Nora School

The Nora School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
955 Sligo Ave,  Silver Spring, MD
4.4
3.8
65 Students
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School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$36,960

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
12
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
620
Verbal
700
Average ACT
28
Math
25
English
29
Reading
32
Science
27
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
61.5%
Black
21.5%
Hispanic
12.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
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Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Towson University 12 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 9 Students
New York University 8 Students
Loyola University Maryland 8 Students
American University 8 Students
University of Vermont 7 Students
McDaniel College 7 Students
St. Mary's College of Maryland 7 Students
Salisbury University 6 Students
Boston University 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 9 Students
Political Science and Government 5 Students
Anthropology 5 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 4 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 4 Students
Environmental Science 3 Students
Communications 3 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 3 Students
Electrical Engineering 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 21 Reviews
5.0 Parent
12/20/2020
My daughter fits in so well at The Nora School -- teachers are attentive -- push her - understand her needs and are willing to work with her. the students are accepting - kind and the pace is right -- she is challenged and encouraged and has successes and difficulties -- but she feels she is in the right place.
5.0 Parent
12/12/2020
We have had a great experience at the Nora school. It is a very accepting environment with high expectations for achievement, yet recognizing the diversity of how students learn. Nora is grounded in values that value the individual, human spirit, community and service, and respect, with an exceptional, dedicated set of teachers and staff. Parent 2020
5.0 Parent
12/11/2020
Terrific school for kids who are bright but learn differently. No stigmas, no cliques, well prepared for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 5 Reviews
3.0 student
5/19/2023
The administrators speak to you condescendingly, and the classes have no structure, which causes stress for many students. It is said to be a "no bullying zone" yet the school is filled with drama and rumors. The work is too easy and doesn't prepare kids for college socially or academically. Many of...
5.0 parent
10/27/2018
My son came to Nora after attending a large middle school. While it took a little time for him to adjust-we found the school caring, supportive as well as a challenging learning enviroment. The classes are small- so very teacher knows each student well, and are open to supporting the student when he...
1.0 student
1/20/2017
A student-1.Treat u like a baby2. Supposed to be a bully free place there is still bullying3. Head of school makes everyone in the school every morning sit in the hallway for 8 min doing mindfulness and being dead silent. What the school doesn't understand is that this causes stress for kids with ad...
5.0 parent
9/7/2012
Nora is a great school. My son had a very difficult time in a large public school and a private school. But since he came to Nora things changed gradually. He's now much happier and motivated. Academically he's also doing much better. The school is not judgemental. They give students space to grow i...

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