Northwest Yeshiva High School Profile | Mercer Island, Washington (WA)

5017 90th Avenue Se, Mercer Island, WA, 98040-0980

Tel: (206)232-5272

Grades: 9 - 12 | 77 students

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Northwest Yeshiva High School is the Pacific Northwest's only college preparatory, dual curriculum, co-ed high Jewish high school. Our students have opportunities for advanced academic courses as well as specialized instruction for those with special learning needs. Students at NYHS place into top colleges and universities around the US and the world. Most recently, the Classes of 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 were admitted to : New York University, Boston University, Tulane, U. Penn, Barnard, Brandeis, Washington State University of St. Louis,George Washington University, Sarah Lawrence, Stern, Yeshiva U, and more. Over the past 3 years, 20 out of 21 students who applied to the University of Washington were admitted. Four were admitted into the honors program. Students spend the day in rigorous and inspiring academic studies. The mornings are spent learning Judaic studies. Central to our mission is our love for and support of the State of Israel. Many students study in Israel before continuing on to college or university. We invite you to visit us and get a feel for the NYHS family!

School Overview:	Northwest Yeshiva High School
School Membership(s)	Northwest Association of Accredited Schools
Religious Affiliation	Jewish
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs	Yes
Year Founded	1974
Student Body
Total Students	77 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
% Students of Color	3% (WA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio	4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree	85%
Average Class Size	8 students
Number of AP Courses	4 courses
	Advanced Courses
	US History	Biology
	Physics	Calculus
Average SAT score	1700
Average ACT score	28
Classroom dress code	Casual (Collared shirts for men, skirts or dresses for women, modest, neat attire for all)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Feb. 11 / Mar. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost	$14,500
Tuition Notes	We offer a third party tuition assessment program to families who need a reduced tuition.
% on Financial Aid	30%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$8,568
Admissions Director	Rabbi Yona Margolese
Admissions Associate	Melissa Rivkin
Sports
Total Sports Offered	4 sports
	Sports
	Basketball	Cross Country
	Track and Field	Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars	5 extracurriculars
	Extracurriculars
	Student Council	Community Service
	Spirit Club	Drama
	Choir

School Notes:

Our Mission: Northwest Yeshiva High School is dedicated to educational excellence, preparing our students for adulthood as knowledgeable, committed Jews who are well-rounded, broadly educated, intellectually engaged, and caring members of their community and society. The school provides a challenging academic program to Jewish students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. NYHS encourages integrity, strength of character, respect, service to others, a lifetime love of learning, commitment to the State of Israel, and adherence to the traditional ideals and practices of Torah Judaism.

Profile last updated: 09/04/2012

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School Reviews:

April 23,2013 - I am a sophomore at NYHS. The camaraderie of the student body is amazing -- it is like we are all part of one big family. The teachers are fantastic, challenging the students according to their skill level. There are many honors classes that can be taken for an extra challenge and some teachers even offer after school help with their class. I love going to school everyday because NYHS has made learning enjoyable.*-Posted by Student/Alumni *
January 31,2013 - We are so happy with NW Yeshiva. Every teacher my child has had has been excellent. They go the distance to make sure students are succeeding. My child has always struggled in math but now it is her best subject thanks to the after-school math help offered by Mrs. Cathcart. My daughter is a more confident, savvy learner since joining yeshiva. The Jewish studies teachers are accessible and warm hearted. They open up their homes to the students for shabbat dinners and after school study sessions. The secular studies teachers are also attentive. This is our 3rd year at the school and we cannot believe how lucky we''ve been with the outstanding teachers our daughter has had. Another aspect of the school I love is that administrators teach too. This keeps them in touch with the students. It is so important for teens to have so many wonderful role models. Thank you Rabbi Fox and yeshiva! For a small school there are many extra curricular and sports activities. Big emphasis on community service. Students and teachers do special service days at food banks together technology seems to be a big focus too. This is probably the best deal in the state for private schools. We consider it a real gift for our child.*-Posted by Parent *
June 20,2012 - I am going to be graduating from NYHS shortly. These have been the best four years of my life! I was welcomed with open arms even though I had some academic challenges. The school created a personal learning plan for me which guided me toward success. In my Junior and Senior years I was ready to participate in all grade level classes due to the amazing support I received. I am proud to say I am entering University in the fall. I extend my sincere gratitude to the staff and teachers of NYHS! I am ready for success in college and beyond thanks to YOU!*-Posted by Student/Alumni *
May 21,2012 - My son is getting ready to graduate and we feel very blessed that he had the opportunity to go to Northwest Yeshiva High School. This is a school very focused on academic achievement but not at the expense of nurturing students and creating a warm and loving Jewish environment for all students. I agree with the above reviewer. The diversity of Jewish background and instructor perspectives is very unique in the orthodox world. Students art Northwest Yeshiva are not pigeon holed but rather given the tools to think critically and share their ideas and thoughts. The administration is very keen on making sure each student finds success. My son entered with many special learning needs and we were worried in the beginning if the school would be too rigid and challenging for him. We worried needlessly. From the start, the administration met with us and our son and charted out a course of study for him that took into account his educational needs. Our son found success in areas he had previously shied away from. As he is preparing for college next year, I find that I am not worried about this next step since he is so much better prepared for college than most kids. He will be leaving the small warm atmosphere of Northwest Yeshiva but with wonderful tools and knowledge to succeed at college and beyond. The academic program is second to none. There are team sports. Basketball, volleyball, golf, cross country and track and field. For a small school, the sports teams do well. They also offer drama and art and a range of electives like film, forensics and psychology. The facilities are small and older. It would be great if Northwest Yeshiva had a building and facilities to reflect the high caliber education and experience they give our kids. If I win the lottery.....*-Posted by Parent *
January 05,2012 - This school is great!Since it is the only Jewish high school with a college prep. focus in the area, we were pretty much sold on sending our child here from the beginning. Now that we are approaching the second semester, I feel as though all our expectations were met and so much more. The academics are second to none. The students get into very prestigious universities. The school does like to show that. For a small school, there is an impressive number of national merit scholars and students get into impressive schools at a high rate. But what I wasn't expecting was the warm and family like atmosphere. The teachers and administration care about each student. The student body also cares about one another. The school's diversity in the Jewish community is unusual, especially in the orthodox community. Some may find that threatening but I find it uplifting. Jewish students amd their families of all backgrounds show respect and care for one another. Recently, we attended the all school family Friday night dinner and it was on display there. Teachers really want the students to succeed. My child was having difficulty in a class and the teacher not only encouraged our child to meet with her during lunch or afterschool, she would celebrate any success she found and the result has been very positive. I feel very lucky to live in a community with a school like this.*-Posted by Parent *

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