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Northern Academy

1 Ashley Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940

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Tel: (845) 288-0636

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Northern Academy Photo #1 - Our mission is to nurture students to become cultured individuals of exemplary moral character. To this end, we provide an education drawn from the classics and the arts, one steeped in divinely inspired traditional values of the East and West.

Northern Academy Photo #2 - Fine Arts students develop a solid foundation in refining their craft, while they gain a deep understanding of the great aesthetics passed down over the ages. These aesthetics, along with the discipline, creative thinking, and bold initiative they require, lay the foundation for a broad range of career choices.

Northern Academy Photo #3 - With state of the art dance studios and award-winning professional dance teachers, students at the Northern Academy have a unique opportunity to develop technique, improve flexibility, and learn how to perform.

Northern Academy Photo #4 - Northern Academy provides four signature programs: academics, fine arts, music and dance. Students in the arts tracks spend a minimum of two periods per day on refining their skills.

Northern Academy Photo #5 - Every afternoon and evening, music students liven up the school with the sounds of their instruments. Their mood tends to be playful and light, and their academic achievements are strong. After all, the musical environment encourages a joyful feeling and the music faculty place strong emphasis on cultivating moral character and achieving academic and artistic excellence.

Northern Academy Photo #6 - Out of 35 international university and business entries, the two projects done by Northern Academy students in the Northern Horizon (formerly A World Bridge) program were awarded the 4th and 5th place award in world challenge Finland 2018.

Our values: integrity, compassion, resilience Independent day & boarding school

Grade 6-12 Middle States Accreditation 100% Graduation rate 100% College acceptance rate

Individualized college planning Character mapping program Balance of East and West

Performances and competitions New York`s famous heritage walking trails

1.5 hours to Manhattan, NYC 30 min to Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets

30 min to Harriman State Park Dance studios, music practice rooms

State-of-the-art science & computer labs 75% Faculty with advanced degrees

1:7 teacher to student ratio 12 students class average

Safe campus 130+ courses with 80 electives 15+ AP courses

Historically accurate teachings On-campus boarding Nutritional meals by award winning chefs We accept international students

Quick Stats (2022)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 6-12
Students: 124 students
Yearly Tuition: $24,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Dec. 15

Top Rankings

Northern Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
MSA-CESS Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools
National Honor Society (NHS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

gifted

Year Founded

2016

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Link to Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students

124 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 41%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

10 students

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP English Language and Composition, AP-Art History, AP-Biology, AP-Calculus, AP-Chemistry, AP-Chinese Language and Culture, AP-Computer Science, AP-English Literature and Composition, AP-Physics, AP-Statistics, AP-US History, AP-World History

Average SAT score

1410

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
(School uniform)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / Dec. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$24,000

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Tuition Notes

Day students

Summer Program Cost

$1,125

Summer Program Cost Notes

Each 3-week session

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 85%

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

Archery, Badminton, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Freestyle Skiing, Marksmanship, Martial Arts, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

School Notes

Northern Academy Offers:

Academic Students: A unique, carefully planned curriculum and small class size that allow them to engage meaningfully with subjects and help them become lifelong learners.
Arts Students: Training that enables students to pursue an arts career as well as building their character through the discipline of artistic training. Art students also get a strong college preparatory education so they are prepared regardless of what profession they ultimately choose.
Private tutoring in all subjects as needed
Etiquette and mind-body-spirit health education
A safe environment with an emphasis on moral values and good conduct.
Traditional Chinese culture and Mandarin language classes
ESL and tutoring

Profile last updated: 08/12/2021

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Quick Stats (2022)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 6-12
Students: 124 students
Yearly Tuition: $24,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Dec. 15

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The average private school tuition in Orange County, NY is $23,713 for elementary schools and $27,868 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Orange County, NY is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).