Northwood School
School Notes Overview:
Northwood School is an independent coeducational boarding and day school for 175 students in grades 9-12. The campus is located in New york, in the heart of the Adirondack mountains. Home to the 1932 and 1980 Olympic winter games, the village of lake placid offers a unique learning environment with a distinctive international ambiance....
School Overview:
Northwood School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | yes | ||
| Year Founded | 1905 | ||
| County | Essex County, NY | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 175 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 11% | 19% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 19 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 38 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 59 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 59 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 8 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 5 | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| AP US History | AP English Literature | ||
| AP English Language | AP Calculus | ||
| AP Biology | |||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Khaki pants and collared shirts) |
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This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 5 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $40,275 | ||
| Tuition Notes | 40,275 Boarding 22,500 Day $1,500 ESL $1,000 International Student Fee | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 55% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $16,000 | ||
| Head of School | Edward Good | ||
| Admissions Director | Timothy Weaver | ||
| Admissions Associate | Elenor Young | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 17 | ||
Sports |
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| Alpine Skiing | Climbing | ||
| Crew | Figure Skating | ||
| Freestyle Skiing | Golf | ||
| Ice Hockey | Kayaking | ||
| Lacrosse | Mountaineering | ||
| Nordic Skiing | Rock Climbing | ||
| Ski Jumping | Snowboarding | ||
| Soccer | Tennis | ||
| Weightlifting | |||
School Notes:
- Northwood School is an independent coeducational boarding and day school for 175 students in grades 9-12. The campus is located in New york, in the heart of the Adirondack mountains. Home to the 1932 and 1980 Olympic winter games, the village of lake placid offers a unique learning environment with a distinctive international ambiance.
- Profile last updated: 10/21/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (12946) | School Zip (12946) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 8,098 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 28% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $35,063 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 47 years old | 58 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 61% / 39% | 41% / 59% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Mountain Lake Academy - 44 students - 0.1 mi. away - view location
- National Sports Academy - 82 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
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