The Nora School

The Nora School describes itself as a progressive, socially conscious, college-preparatory high school that is small by design and academically and emotionally supportive, emphasizing community and helping students develop identity, inquiry, and readiness for college and life. They highlight small classes (about 8–12 students) and daily discussion- and experience-based lessons designed to draw on students’ strengths, alongside an emphasis on civic engagement and social awareness across disciplines. (noraschool.org)

The Nora School uses rolling admissions with no hard deadlines, and notes that students can apply to start in the fall or (for Grades 9–11) during the academic year. (noraschool.org) To apply, families complete the school’s online application (described as the only required paperwork). (noraschool.org) Each applicant and a parent/guardian then have one-on-one interviews with the Admissions Director and the Head of School, and the student is also encouraged to do a school visit (including sitting in on classes). (noraschool.org) Key dates called out on the website include monthly virtual open houses (Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9:15am) with specific upcoming sessions listed (e.g., Feb 19, 2026; Mar 17, 2026; Apr 16, 2026; May 19, 2026). (noraschool.org) For families seeking tuition assistance, the school says adjusted tuition is pursued only after acceptance, with FAST applications accepted after January 1 and needing to be processed by February 25 for the first round of allocation. (noraschool.org) The website does not describe a waitlist process or any priority admissions categories (e.g., sibling priority), so families would need to contact admissions for those details.