Nora Cronin Presentation Academy (NCPA) is a private, Catholic middle school serving girls of low-income families in the lower Hudson Valley. The school is located in Newburgh, NY and serves students in grades 6th-8th. Nora Cronin Presentation Academy has a charter from New York State and adheres to the requirements of the NYS Department of Education. The school follows the NativityMiguel model of
schooling taking a faith based, holistic approach to education addressing academic, physical, social, emotional, moral, and spiritual needs of the student, and develops the growth of the student in all areas. Nora Cronin Presentation Academy believes education is the pathway out of poverty. All students meet the federal standards for free or reduced lunch programs. While the cost of education is substantial (over $10,000 per student), students are charged no tuition to attend NCPA. To help offset costs, parents are asked to partner with the school by helping to serve meals, clean, perform small repairs and maintenance. Nora Cronin Presentation Academy receives no federal, state or local public funding nor does the Archdiocese of New York or any individual parish provide any funding. NCPA is funded entirely through grants and private donations. NCPA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
