Northwood Academy
Tel:
(843) 764-2285
- Northwood Academy, a college-preparatory Christian school partnering with families since 1978, serves approximately 850 students in pre-school through 12th grade.
- The mission of Northwood Academy is to educate students with an emphasis on college preparation, through academic and character development supplemented by the arts, athletics, and the humanities, with Christian values forming the underlying foundation.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 863 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Northwood Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) AdvancED The South Carolina Independent School Association |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Year Founded | 1978 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 863 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 9% State avg.: 14% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, VolleyballArchery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball, |
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