Nawa Academy (Closed 2010)

17351 Trinity Mountain Road
French Gulch, CA 96033
Nawa Academy is a non-traditional boarding school that prepares students with diverse learning needs to meet the challenges and complexities of the future.
Through an experiential approach to learning, a creative and caring faculty and a nurturing environment, we seek to instill an excitement for lifelong learning.
We encourage efforts to confront challenges, which fuel a growing realization of greater capability.
We teach and reflect the values of moral character, physical wellness, and social responsibility by fostering open communication between faculty and students.
Nawa Academy openly embraces the qualities of individuality, responsibility, diversity, human dignity and respect for others.
By living in an atmosphere based on patience, dialogue, and intellectual inquiry, our students develop the skills to face the future successfully.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1988
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Nawa Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Covers room, board and tuition. Additional fees may apply.
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Associate
Steve A. Galvan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Nawa Academy cost?
Nawa Academy's tuition is approximately $43,300 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Nawa Academy?
The acceptance rate of Nawa Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 84%.
When is the application deadline for Nawa Academy?
The application deadline for Nawa Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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