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Nova High School in Seattle, Washington

Nova High School Detail

(206) 252-3500
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
Levels: 9-12
District: Seattle Public Schools


Nova High School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Student Teacher Ratio:18% (2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:13.4% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:67% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:8.9% (2008)
Hispanic:11% (2008)
Multiracial:0% (2008)
Asian:7.9% (2008)
Pacific Islander:0% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:5.2% (2008)
Unspecified:0% (2008)

Nova High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating4
Average Safety Rating4

Nova High School Reviews

Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-04-06
“I think this school really helps out children that needs extra helps and it's a good school for a child that's trying to find their way.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2009-10-03
“Because it is original school, where true learning and discovery take place.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-29
“This alternative high school is student-focused and student-led. Its curriculum integrates writing, arts, and social justice and creates a safe environment for students 'outside the box' who prosper under a non-traditional learning plan. The teachers are devoted to the students and the school, which has been a part of the Seattle school district for decades. The students leave this school knowing that they have been valued as individuals and how to think about more than just themselves. It has literally renewed the lives of many young adults who thought they would never find a society to believe in and belong to.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-29
“the students who excel at this school are the kind of students who would excel anywhere. It has nothing to do with this school. It is, ironically, one of the most elitist, insular environments I have ever come across. The strident, suspicious of all outsider attitude of the staff should be a clue to the real nature of this school. It is an hypocrisy.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-08
“What it ultimately comes down to is your child. It doesn't matter what you are good at or what you want, what matters most is the best possible learning environment for your child. My son is testament to that. I could never learn how he does and don't really understand the Nova Project program, but I believe in it because it works for him. I doubt it will work for our daughter, she seems more traditional like me. I'm very grateful there is a program like Nova for my son. Otherwise, he would probably never graduate HS and he has very high prospects for college.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-06-22
“i think the only possible way to know nova ir rght for you is to go to a average school like center or ballard , and if that works for you , stay there . nova is a school for students who do not excel at normal boring schools . am a sophomore who went to the center school , and i m very shocked when i was looking at this website to see that center has a higher rating . just because nova is not in the best location and the people are not clean cut and wealthy do s not mean it is a bad school , and it hurts me to see that the world is still based on materialistic thoughts .”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-05-21
“As a Nova graduate, I would recommend this school to any student who is committed to learning. The teachers were motivated and didn't seem to be waiting for their retirement. I received one-on-one assistance in math. I was able to learn about government by participating in student committees, and about economics by helping with the lunch program. There was a mutual respect between teachers and students, which seemed to lead to students behaving well on their own. I stay in contact with several Nova graduates, and they are all successful in their adult life.”
This review was posted by a former student.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2007-05-11
“I would think carefully about sending a young person to this school. Many of the teachers are quite good, decent people. The philosophy of the school and curriculum may sound wonderful, but in practice I see immature, bored students hanging out and accomplishing nothing. One should always be suspicious of schools that are tolerant of any and all behavior and schools that have an unusually high amount of 'super seniors' That is, seniors who take extra years to graduate for no other reason than not to be bothered to grow up and get and join the adult world”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2006-09-06
“I am a student at Nova, I've been reading the reviews to this school and personally I disagree. The school has no structure. Also, the ONLY way that it prepares you for college is if you ACTUALLY want to go to college and work EXTRA hard to get everything you need done. I don't feel like I'm getting a good education at Nova at all.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-01-28
“This school is a wonderful asset for talented youths with power issues. Because students have more say in what they study and how the school is run, they are often more willing to complete high quality work and participate in building their school community. The teachers have a personal relationship with the teens they teach, and every student chooses a mentor-teacher who advises the student on academic and sometimes personal matters. I have had 4 teens attend this school, and seen countless others hug their mentors and sob at the parting of graduation. I have never heard a student or parent speak badly of this school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2005-05-07
“this school has a lot to offer kids planning to attend a 4-year college.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-09-18
“I have sent three teenagers through Nova and presently have a fourth enrolled there. I highly recommend this school because the staff are extremely involved in the lives of their students, and the ability for students to pursue individual interests is great. This site's higher than average rating both for graduation and dropouts may be accounted for by the fact that some students take five years to graduate rather than four. My daughter was able to graduate in just three years because the number of credits a student can attempt in a quarter is not limited, and Running Start is also an option. I recommend this school very highly for capable, creative teens who need a great deal of academic freedom and a solid mentor-student relationship. Because their administrator will be new this year, I am rating principal leadership unknown (but promising).”
This review was posted by a parent.




     




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