School Overview: |
Northwest Academy
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| 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
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| 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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Gr. 9-12 | 0.4 mi. away
Gr. 9-12 | 0.4 mi. away
View all schools in: Portland, Multnomah County, Zip 97205
School Reviews:
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 *
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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