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Northwood School
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  • Private, Boarding
  • LAKE PLACID, NY

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Diversity
    grade A minus
  3. Teachers
    grade B+
  4. College Prep
    grade A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A
  6. Sports
    grade B

About

Applying

Application Deadline
January 31
Application Fee
$85
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
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Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$45,500
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$65,680
Received Financial Aid
55%
Average Financial Aid
$28,500
From Northwood School

Northwood School is a coeducational, independent boarding school in Lake Placid, New York offering a trimester-based college preparatory curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12, plus a post-graduate year. Northwood's student body is comprised of 190 students from around the United States and the world, 85% of whom live on campus. The school boasts a student to faculty ratio of 5:1, with an average class size of 10 students. In addition to its traditional college prep curriculum, Northwood offers several Signature Academic Programs such as the L.E.A.P. program, an Entrepreneurship course, and an Innovation + Design program. Beyond the classroom, Northwood offers students competitive athletic programs and co-curricular programs in arts, music, outdoor recreation, community service, and robotics. As a private boarding school in New York, Northwood School provides students with a well-rounded educational experience, allowing them to find success at college and beyond.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1220
41 responses
Average ACT
29
6 responses

Experiential Learning at Northwood School

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Northwood's L.E.A.P. (Learn, Engage, Apply, Perform) Program takes students out of a traditional classroom setting for collaborative, first-hand learning experiences. Students work with experts in the field and are provided opportunities to explore compelling environments and complete ambitious projects resulting in skill development and confidence for future real-world challenges.

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Boarding

Students Boarding
80%
Boarding Days Per Week
7-day
Top Countries
Canada, Hong Kong, South Africa, Chile, Viet Nam
International Boarding Students
30%

Students

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
189
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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National
17:1
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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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