Northwest Academy

1130 SW Main, Portland, OR, 97205-0972
Tel: (503)223-3367
Grades: 6 - 12 | 163 students
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Northwest Academy is an independent secondary school , grades 6 through 12, committted to education through academics and the arts. Northwest Academy offers motivated and talented students programs which emphasize and value creative thinking, individual choice, academic rigor, and self-discipline, taught by master teachers and professionals active in their fields.

School Overview:
Northwest Academy
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Year Founded 1996
Student Body
Total Students 163 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 17% (OR School Avg.: 17%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 40%
Average Class Size 15 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $17,000
Tuition Notes $17,00 for Middle School andd $18,500 for High School
% on Financial Aid 22%
Average Financial Aid Grant $11,000
Admissions Director Lainie Ettinger
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 2 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Project Theatre, Jazz Band, Improv, Garage Band, Robotics, Art, Photography, Sound Recording, Digital Art, Theatre Tech, American Politics after school music, dance, theatre, and art classes

School Notes:

  • Northwest Academy is an independent, coeducational, accredited, college-preparatory day school, grades 6 through 12, committed to education through academics and the arts. Northwest Academy's mix of rigorous academic work and arts training gives students options and choices for college and beyond. Assessments at the school are proficiency-based, measuring skill and knowledge. Average student/teacher ratio is 15:1 and the school day, for many students, extends into the late afternoon or evening. The school is located in a culturally rich, urban setting, which constitutes an integral part of extracurricular and multicultural programs.

    • Profile last updated: 09/05/2012

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School Reviews:

  • Recommended February 21,2013 - The Northwest Academy has provided my children with an incredible mix of artistic and academic challenges. The dedicated teaching staff takes the time to get to know each individual student and I have always found staff to respond quickly to my questions or concerns. Although this is an ''arts focused'' school, we have found the academics to be far superior to those which our eldest child received in our local school. A great deal of attention is paid to the development of solid writing skills, but the artistic responses provide an opportunity for students to show what they know in a wide variety of formats. Although no school is perfect, this one is pretty close.*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended February 21,2013 - NW Academy has amazing academics, especially in the writing/humanities and math areas. The classes resemble college seminars with 12 to 15 kids clustered around a table with a teacher discussing the class topics. And the arts classes are the best, with amazing teachers who are leaders in their field, whether it is painting, theater, voice, music, etc. I like that it is all part of the class day, and the creative approach infuses the academic classes as well. The students are all there because they love learning -- and there''s a culture of respect for differences and appreciation of lifelong learning that really meshes with our values. The teachers are inspirational, and the small class sizes mean that the adults set the tone and are strong role models for the kids.*-Posted by Parent *

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