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Northwest Academy

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

    Since the spring of 2020, Northwest Academy has been holding classes remotely via Distance Learning. 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
      B
    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
    From Northwest Academy

    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.

    Distance Learning @ Northwest Academy

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1270
    46 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    11 responses
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    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
      221
      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
      B
      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-
      3. Housing
        C-
      Median Household Income
      $34,039
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $1,100
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $384,008
      National
      $184,700

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      Northwest Academy Reviews

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      As an administrative staff member at Northwest Academy, I can honestly say that is has been one of my favorite places to work in my arts administration career! I love working directly with our students and creative staff/faculty and staff are treated with respect and given ample opportunity to grow and learn. Parents have been wonderful and building relationships with them over the years has been a highlight!
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      Really, really incredible. The only downside for me is the slightly lower-than-ideal racial and wealth diversity. Otherwise, this school has put me in a place I never could have imagined without it; I consider my teachers to be my friends, mentors, and sometimes even colleagues. I am applying to college right now, and I feel not only incredibly prepared, but excited! Julia, our college counselor, is the most incredible and helpful person you'll meet. This school may not be right for everyone, but please consider it. Without it I would be a much lesser person.
      I'm hesitant to write this review because I think NWA is Portland's best kept (school) secret. Its so much more than 'just' an arts school. The size lends itself to a strong tight knit community and great student to teacher ratios. Both of my children started NWA as 6th graders where they learned important foundational skills including time management, organization and typing. The visiting author series, reading lists and written work requirements make the English department one of the greatest strengths of the school. The award winning science program is also outstanding and the reason why one of my children wants to study biomedical engineering after NWA. My partner and I have attended 9 parent teacher conferences and I can't remember a time when I didn't cry. There's nothing like being in a conference room with kind, caring professionals and listening to how awesome your kid is.
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