| The Norwich Free Academy | |
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| Address | |
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305 Broadway , Connecticut 06360 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°32′13″N 72°04′52″W / 41.537°N 72.081°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent day school |
| Motto | Tradition & Innovation |
| Established | 1854 |
| CEEB code | 070590 |
| Head of school | Nathan Quesnel[1] |
| Faculty | About 150 |
| Enrollment | 2,234 (2018–19)[2] |
| Color(s) | Red and white |
| Athletics conference | Eastern Connecticut Conference |
| Website | www |
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.
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.[3] 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."[4][5]
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.[6]
- ^ Matt Grahn (November 7, 2022). "Meet the new Head of School at Norwich Free Academy: Nathan Quesnel". The Bulletin. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ "Norwich Free Academy". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ "Norwich Free Academy Governance." Retrieved on October 11, 2015.
- ^ "STRATEGIC SCHOOL PROFILE 2005–06 High School Edition Norwich Free Academy." Connecticut State Department of Education. Retrieved October 24, 2009.
- ^ "Report – School Construction Grants – Connecticut General Assembly." Connecticut State Department of Education. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ "CAISCT School Finder Directory." Retrieved on August 22, 2015.