Northwood School
- AOverall Grade
- Private, Boarding
- 9-12
- Lake Placid, NY
- 6 reviews
- AcademicsA
- DiversityA
- TeachersB+
- College PrepA-
- Clubs & ActivitiesA
- SportsB+
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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
Experiential Learning at Northwood School
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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