The Northwest Academy
School Notes Overview:
The Northwest Academy is an independent secondary school , grades 6 through 12, committted to education through academics and the arts. The 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:
The Northwest Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
Institute for Independent Education The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1986 | |
| County | Multnomah County, OR | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 116 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(OR) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 11% | 21% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 6 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 23 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 18 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 17 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 40% | |
| Average Class Size | 15 | |
| Average SAT score | 615 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(OR) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 179 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15 | |
| Tuition Notes | $15,000 for Middle School andd $17,500 for High School covers tuition books and fees | |
| % on Financial Aid | 20% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $10,000 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | |
| Head of School | Mary V. Folberg | |
| Admissions Director | Jennifer Winchell | |
School Notes:
- The Northwest Academy is an independent, coeducational, accredited, college-preparatory day school, grades 6 through 12, committed to education through academics and the arts. The Northwest Academy program is based on the research of noted educators whose work on multiple intelligences revealed the important of arts-infused curriculum for the benefit of all students. The Northwest Academy has proven that the mix of arts training and rigorous academic work gives its graduates options and choices for the challenges and adventures of the 21st century. 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: 02/12/2008
In the News:
- PEOPLE (The Oregonian)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 02:49:28 am
A list of recently hired professionals in managerial positions throughout Oregon and southwest Washington. - Northwest Professional Dance Project gets a studio to call its own -- and some stability (The Oregonian)
posted on July 18, 2009 at 03:44:57 am
The dance company unveils its new studio with a Saturday showcase - KGW's Tracy Barry given regional TV's highest award (KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland)
posted on June 2, 2009 at 05:38:06 pm
KGW NewsChannel 8 anchor Tracy Barry received the highest award in regional television at a ceremony over the weekend. Barry was inducted into the Silver Circle by the Northwest Academy of Television Arts and Sciences at its annual Emmy Awards ceremony in Seattle Saturday night. - One actor. Many voices: Portland teen takes on 'I Am My Own Wife' (The Oregonian)
posted on April 27, 2009 at 10:15:04 pm
High school actor Jacob Storms takes on three dozen characters in the complex solo show "I Am My Own Wife" - Citizens to perform 'Louie Louie' (Coeur d'Alene Press)
posted on April 10, 2009 at 03:25:20 pm
COEUR d'ALENE -- Pull out the tambourine or ready that kazoo. A community wide performance of "Louie Louie" needs your help. The Northwest Academy Music Center invites everyone in town to celebrate International "Louie Louie" Day by participating in a massive rendition of the rock hit.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (97205) | School Zip (97205) |
(OR) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 6,212 people | 3,413,525 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 39% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.2 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $18,158 | $43,774 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 2.1 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 36 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 7% / 93% | 61% / 39% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- St. Marys Academy - 604 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- Youth Progress Association - 29 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- Central Catholic High School - 799 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
- Albina Youth Opportunity School - 56 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
- Pacific Crest Community School - 85 students - 2.4 mi. away - view location
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