Northern Academy
Tel:
(845) 232-1760
- Northern Academy is a college preparatory school with grades 6 through 12.
- Our mission is to nurture students to become well-educated individuals of exemplary moral character.
- To this end, we provide a rigorous college preparatory and classical arts education steeped in Western and Eastern traditions. We offer boarding and day options.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 6-12
- Students: 79 students
- Yearly Tuition: $22,990
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Northern Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| 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 Cost | $1,090 |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | 3 weeks session |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 79 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 85% |
| Average Class Size | 10 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 20 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) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $22,990 |
| Tuition Notes | Day students |
| % on Financial Aid | 70% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $10,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% National avg.: 85% |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 11 sports |
| Sports | Badminton, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Freestyle Skiing, Martial Arts, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBadminton, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Freestyle Skiing, 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.
- Open to grades 6 through 12
- Boarding and day school options
- Low student-teacher ratio
- College counseling and planning for each high school student
- Private tutoring in all subjects as neededEtiquette 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
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