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#1 of 378 private schools in MD
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West Nottingham Academy
High School · Colora, MD
A private high school in Colora, MD serving grades 9th – 12th.
1079 FIRETOWER RD, Colora, MD 21917
- 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average431/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,583
Median home value
$362,200
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
98.7%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21917; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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No verified same-level alternatives
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West Nottingham Academy is listed in Colora, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About West Nottingham Academy
West Nottingham Academy is a private high school in Colora, MD, serving approximately 105 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 378 private schools in MD.
What's said publicly about West Nottingham Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Nottingham Academy
What grades does West Nottingham Academy serve?
West Nottingham Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Nottingham Academy?
West Nottingham Academy has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Nottingham Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Nottingham Academy is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does West Nottingham Academy rank in MD?
West Nottingham Academy ranks #1 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is West Nottingham Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
West Nottingham Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is West Nottingham Academy a private school?
Yes, West Nottingham Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is West Nottingham Academy a religious school?
No, West Nottingham Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 105
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cecil County
- Phone
- (410) 658-9260
- Area population (ZIP 21917)
- 1,786
- Area median age
- 52.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21917; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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