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The Northwest School
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  • Private, Boarding
  • SEATTLE, WA

Report Card

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

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The Northwest School is a top rated, private, boarding school located in SEATTLE, WA. It has 452 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 7 to 1. Tuition is $67,190 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 100% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.

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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

Culture & Safety

Poll
75%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 16 responses
Poll
63%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 16 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 25 responses
  • International Market Day and Arts Gala
    32%
  • The greater school community
    20%
  • Connection to international community
    16%
  • Spirit Week
    12%
  • fan nights
    8%
  • Day of Learning
    4%
  • Nothing...
    4%

Boarding

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 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 18 responses
44%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 18 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National
17:1
Poll
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 20 responses
Poll
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 20 responses
Poll
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 20 responses

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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 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 17 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 17 responses

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