Motto Tradition & Innovation Superintendent David Klein Color(s) Red & White District Norwich Free Academy Founded 1854 | Established 1854 Faculty About 150 Phone +1 860-887-2505 Number of students 2,236 | |
 | ||
Type Independent, Day & Boarding Address 305 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360, USA Similar Norwich Technical High Sch, Griswold High School, Ledyard High School, St Bernard High School, Bacon Academy Profiles | ||
Norwich free academy spring aerial drone tour
The Norwich Free Academy ("NFA"), founded in 1854 and in operation since 1856, is a coeducational independent school for students between the 9th and 12th grade. Located in Norwich, Connecticut, the Academy serves as the primary high school for Norwich and the surrounding towns of Canterbury, Bozrah, Voluntown, Sprague, Lisbon, Franklin, Preston, and Brooklyn. It was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2001. The class of 2016 graduated in NFA's 160th year of operation.
Contents
- Norwich free academy spring aerial drone tour
- Norwich free academy r word campaign
- Campus
- Demographics
- Statistics
- Varsity sport teams
- Football rivalry
- Notable alumni
- Notable faculty
- References
Incorporated in 1855 by an act of the Connecticut Legislature, the Academy is an independent school and operates as a privately endowed educational institution that is governed by its Board of Trustees. One of the state's three endowed, independent academies, the Connecticut State Department of Education refers to the Academy as "a privately governed, endowed, regional independent school."
In addition to serving Norwich and surrounding communities, NFA also educates private tuition students. NFA is a member of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools.
Norwich free academy r word campaign
Campus
NFA is located at 305 Broadway [1] across from Park Church and the Chelsea Parade. The 38 acre main campus contains seven buildings that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the most prominent being the Slater Memorial Museum.
Demographics
Racial makeup of the school in 2006-2007 was
White 72.5%,
African American 11.4%,
Native American 1.6%,
Asian 5.7%,
Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.
The total minority population for the school in 2006-2007 was 27.5%
The total minority population for the school in 2001-2002 was 20.1%
Statistics
Graduation Rate for Class of 2006: 93.6%
State Average: 92.2%
Activities of Graduates
% Attending Two or Four Year College:
2006: 82.5%
2001: 77.6%
Staff Education
% of Staff with Master's degree or Above: 84.0%
State Average: 76.0%
Varsity sport teams
Football rivalry
The oldest high school football rivalry in the United States is between Norwich Free Academy and New London High School. The first meeting between NFA and the Buckeley School for Boys occurred on May 12, 1875; Buckeley merged with Chapman Technical High School in 1951 to become New London High School and the rivalry with NFA continued. The games have been noncontinuous, interrupted by World War I and a 2-year hiatus after a brawl in 1951. Some years saw them play against each other more than once a season. The two teams played their 153rd game in November, 2014.