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Northwest Academy
  • Private
  • PORTLAND, OR
Private School

Northwest Academy

  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • 6-12
  • PORTLAND, OR
  • 21 reviews
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    COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

    Starting at the beginning of the 2021 school year, Northwest Academy went back to 100% in-person learning. To learn more about our policies and protocol, follow the link below. Learn More

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      C
    nwacademy.org
    (503) 223-3367
    1130 SW MAIN STREET
    PORTLAND, OR 97205
    About Northwest Academy...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    February 1
    Application Fee
    $100
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    None

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $25,400
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    20%
    Average Financial Aid
    $10,649
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    We hope to see you on campus soon, as there’s no place quite like this place. We are a school that derives our uniqueness from providing curated experiences that spark and nourish self-guided exploration, continual improvement, creative thought and action, and deepening connections with the surrounding world—all in an atmosphere that is joyful, welcoming, and gracious.

    We believe that a curriculum featuring engaged academics partnered with a full arts program lays the foundation for students to emerge as self-directed, expressive, and curious life-long learners.

    Located in downtown Portland’s cultural district, our community participates in many cultural and academic activities offered just outside our doors.

    When they graduate, our students go to colleges and universities all over the country & world fully prepared academically with a creative mind and skill set that Northwest Academy is recognized for.

    Find your people. Find your passion. Find yourself at Northwest Academy.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1270
    50 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    11 responses
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    STRONG ACADEMIC AND ARTS PARTNERSHIP

    Our arts and academic partnership promotes an environment in both arts and academic classes where a student’s multiple intelligences can flourish. Through their arts experiences, our students acquire skills and strategies–such as attention to detail, self-discipline, self-awareness, and risk-taking–that help them succeed in their academic classes.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 3 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 3 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 3 responses
    • Spirit Week
      67%
    • Club Cabaret
      33%

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    250
    0%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 3 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 3 responses
    0%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 3 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    6:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 3 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 3 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 3 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    33%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 3 responses
    33%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 3 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 3 responses

    Living in the Area

    Downtown
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      D+
    2. Good for Families
      A minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    Median Household Income
    $38,213
    National
    $62,843
    Median Rent
    $1,168
    National
    $1,062
    Median Home Value
    $413,464
    National
    $217,500
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