kind, curious, and daring kids.
What age level is your child considering?
High School
For 12 years, the #1 request from families has been to build a high school. Starting in August of 2026, we are accepting students for a 3–4 year Graduation Track program pairing rigorous academics with real-world experience.
Rigorous technical coursesbiotechnology, physics, engineering, artificial intelligence
Courses in conversation with the wisdom of humanitygreat literature, philosophy, mental models, history
Middle School
Open courses, uniquely designed, to explore the frontiers of knowledge and help students build the skills to make any team better.
Enrollment options
Class hours are live, 60-minute classes each week. A course that meets twice a week counts as 2 class hours. Math meets four times a week and counts as 4 class hours.
Three terms. Term dates and breaks are on the school calendar.
School calendar →Students who apply by the October 15 deadline and enroll in January pay pro-rated tuition.
Apply in three steps
We think a single "admissions season" is an outdated idea and charging money to apply is silly. We accept applications year-round and review submissions twice a year.
Parent Letter
Tell us about your family. What are you looking for in a school and what do you hope to find at Astra Nova? No more than one page — think of it as a short email.
Upload Documents
Fill out the basic information on the application and upload the CONUNDRUMS RESPONSE and PARENT LETTER. Typically, about half of applicants move to the next round of the admissions process.
We are need-blind and meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for all families.
School at a rocket factory.
Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students: Astra Nova School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and scholarship programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Astra Nova School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to employees and applicants. Employment at Astra Nova School is based solely on the person's merit and qualifications. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.
Image Credits: Don Pettit, NASA. USGS. Tomoko Sato.
© 2026 Astra Nova School