Northwest Academy
Inspiring daily through academics and arts. Northwest Academy is an independent college preparatory school, grades 6 through 12, located in downtown Portland.
At Northwest Academy, we connect middle and high school students to gifted and passionate faculty, joining arts and academics through a pioneering educational vision on a vibrant urban campus.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked OR School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 6-12
- Students: 261 students
- Yearly Tuition: $26,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Northwest Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
261 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
16 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,000
Tuition Notes
Average between MS and HS cost.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Inge Hoogerhuis
Admissions Associate
Amy Bay
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
22 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
American Politics
Club or Organization:
Environmental Club, Peer Leadership, Robotics, Spirit Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
after school music, and art classes, Art, Costume/Make up, dance, Digital Art, Garage Band, Improv, Jazz Band, Journalism, Literary Journal, Photography, Project Theatre, Sound Recording, theatre, Theatre Tech, Yearbook Staff
Club or Organization:
Environmental Club, Peer Leadership, Robotics, Spirit Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
after school music, and art classes, Art, Costume/Make up, dance, Digital Art, Garage Band, Improv, Jazz Band, Journalism, Literary Journal, Photography, Project Theatre, Sound Recording, theatre, Theatre Tech, Yearbook Staff
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 engaging academic work and arts training gives students options and choices for college and beyond. Average student/teacher ratio is 15:1. The school is located in a culturally rich, urban setting, which constitutes an integral part of extracurricular and multicultural programs.
Source: Verified school update
School Reviews
5 12/17/2016
Amazing school! Northwest Academy transformed my sons` lives. Because of the small class size and school, students develop close relationships with the faculty. The students enjoy the meaningful and creative work and learn to do their homework without parental nagging. Northwest Academy graduates adults who are curious, articulate, and inclusive. The location means the students experience downtown Portland's vibrant cultural institutions. My sons are able to talk confidently with adults, navigate an urban environment, and solve problems independently.You should check out the school if you are looking for an accepting environment that nurtures and supports achievement, risk-taking, hard work and questioning.
5 5/17/2016
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.
5 2/21/2013
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.
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