kind, curious, and daring kids.
Our mission Astra Nova
A generation of kids who contribute good to the world.
- Students
- Those who are curious, work hard, and love to learn
- Teachers
- Those who currently work in their field and love to teach
- School
- Designed anew each year from first principles
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We think a single "admissions season" is an outdated idea and charging money to apply is silly.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 meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for all families.
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.
- High school level courses open to any enrolled student
- Mix and match across any subject area
- No commitment to a specific curriculum path
- High school level courses open to any enrolled student
- Mix and match across any subject area
- No commitment to a specific curriculum path
- Two momentous workweeks a year
- Intensive experiences that build skills and intuitions
- In-person from morning until night
- Make friends and form foundational memories
- Rigorous technical courses — biotechnology, physics, engineering, artificial intelligence
- Courses in conversation with the wisdom of humanity — great literature, philosophy, mental models, history
- Two momentous workweeks a year
- Intensive experiences that build skills and intuitions
- In-person from morning until night
- Make friends and form foundational memories
- Work on real problems at companies pushing the frontier
- Embed in the culture of a company solving difficult problems
- Understand team dynamics and the interplay of details and big-picture realities
- Directly interact with the real world
Middle School
Open courses, uniquely designed, to explore the frontiers of knowledge and help students build the skills to make any team better.
- Mix and match courses across any subject area
- No commitment to a specific curriculum path
- Browse this term's courses →
- Mix and match courses across any subject area
- No commitment to a specific curriculum path
- Browse this term's courses →
Meet your classmates and build lasting relationships. Specific destinations vary each year.
- Mix and match courses across any subject area
- No commitment to a specific curriculum path
- Browse this term's courses →
Meet your classmates and build lasting relationships. Specific destinations vary each year.
- Math taught directly at Astra Nova for the full duration of the school year
- Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and beyond
- Best preparation for Astra Nova High School
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.
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