The Northwest School
- Private, Boarding
- SEATTLE, WA
Private School
The Northwest School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private, Boarding
- 6-12
- SEATTLE, WA
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 76 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Sportsgrade B
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About
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$42,225
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)
$67,190
Received Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid
$29,202
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The Northwest School Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1320
49 responses
Average ACT
30
46 responses
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Culture & Safety
Poll
75%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 16 responsesPoll
63%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 16 responsesBoarding
Students Boarding
9%
Boarding Days Per Week
5-day, 7-day
Top Countries
China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Province of China, Viet Nam
International Boarding Students
11%
Students
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
452
11%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 18 responses89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 18 responses44%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 18 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National
17:1Poll
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 20 responsesPoll
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 20 responsesPoll
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 20 responsesMap
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
76%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 17 responses65%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 17 responses65%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 17 responsesSimilar Schools
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The Northwest School Reviews
Rating 4.2 out of 5 76 reviews
Our son began in G8; we just moved to the Seattle area. We've been completely satisfied with the school. In particular, we've been happy with the academic curriculum. We knew that Northwest was a strong arts school, but we weren't sure about math, science, & humanities. All three of these subject areas have been outstanding. The math department is exceptional, including the department head in particular. If capable, a student can progress to advanced calculus and beyond in grades 11&12. Our son's humanities instructor in G8 was one of the most inspiring teachers he has ever had. Overall, the work is challenging but the support resources are excellent. Also, the grading criteria and results are completely transparent. Through an application accessed online, the parent can review all assignments, results and grades in all classes. No surprises! Last, I want to remark on the outdoors program, which is very active and opens up students to the beautiful Pacific Northwest!
I have two middle schoolers who are just finishing their 1st year at the Northwest School. The arts are AMAZING! The academics seem strong, but I need more experience with the school to know for sure. The school really does not discuss the Academics with parents or potential new families as much as they should (A branding and marketing problem). They constantly talk about social justice to the point that it feels awkward to ask about the academics. I would like that to change. Can we please talk about both social justice AND the emphasis on academics? This is the most expensive private school in the city. Parents would like some transparency about the math/writing/ reading/etc. considering what we are paying.
According to everything I have read and people I have talked to, for the most part, the school has taken a big hit in the last few years. I am hoping that this new administration can turn things around.
Sincerely,
A Hopeful Parent
According to everything I have read and people I have talked to, for the most part, the school has taken a big hit in the last few years. I am hoping that this new administration can turn things around.
Sincerely,
A Hopeful Parent
Northwest has wonderful arts and outdoor programs. Our experience with teachers has been inconsistent, with at least one teacher of a core subject each year that has struggled. We’ve also noted high rates of teacher absenteeism. The school has had a rash of security and anti-Semitic incidents at the school and we are rethinking our school choice as we are not confident our student is in a safe environment. This is compounded by the unhoused population loitering close to school property and openly using drugs. Administration is also inconsistent and the decision last year to start school before Labor Day is pointless, cutting short the feeling of summer. Also be warned that despite the quoted student:teacher ratio, your student will be in classes much larger for core classes like humanities (around 20). In a charming historic building, but with no air conditioning, which can create an uncomfortable learning environment. As the most expensive school in Seattle , we expected more.