Like a private school, it is run by an independent board of directors and paid for through student tuition. It is directed by a headmaster rather than a principal, and has somewhat of the campus feel common in private schools. Unlike most private schools, however, nearly all of the students are local, and most have their tuition paid and are accepted through contracts with local towns. The academic curriculum is also more on par with local public high schools. Coe-Brown Northwood Academy is officially recognized by the State of New Hampshire as a "public academy." This is a special identification given to two schools in the state. Admissions Coe-Brown has contracts with Northwood and Strafford to be the high school for all residents of those two towns. Consequently, students who live in or move into those towns will automatically become Coe-Brown students, barring very unusual circumstances. Students who reside in Deerfield, Nottingham or Barrington may apply to come on a competitive basis, as may students from any other town within reasonable commuting distance. Nottingham and Barrington will pay the difference between CBNA's tuition and their local high school's tuition, whereas other towns which have their own high schools or contracts with area high schools would require a parent to pay private tuition to Coe-Brown. No transportation is provided by towns other than Northwood, Nottingham and Strafford. Clubs and Sports Coe-Brown Northwood Academy, often shortened to CBNA, is home to a large variety of ever-changing sports and clubs. Some of the sports include: Boys' and girls' soccer Boys' and girls' lacrosse Boys' and girls' basketball Baseball Softball Bowling Volleyball Track & Field Cross Country Winter Track & Field Tennis Golf Lacrosse Vex Robotics Team There is also a group of clubs that grows and changes every year, such as (but not limited to) Debate Club Math Team Paragon (literary art magazine) Creative Writing Club Writing Center National Honors Society National Art Honors Society Theatre Robotics Spanish Honors Society French Honors Society Latin Honors Society National English Honors Society Buildings Coe-Brown's campus includes 6 buildings, which include: Main Building, a large building that includes English classes, as well as technology, world language and drama. Pinkham Hall, a small extension of the main building where the original one-room schoolhouse stood. It has the Headmaster's office, office, history classes and counseling. Science Building, a building where the science classes are held, as well as