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The Northwest School

#1 in Best Boarding High Schools in Washington
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding
  • 6-12
  • Seattle, WA
  • 43 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      A-
    The Northwest School is a top rated, private, boarding school located in Seattle, WA. It has 506 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1. Tuition is $60,485 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 98% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
    northwestschool.org
    (206) 682-7309
    1415 Summit Ave
    Seattle, WA 98122

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $36,575
    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)
    $60,485
    Received Financial Aid
    —
    Average Financial Aid
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    The Northwest School Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    —
    Average SAT
    1300
    55 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    38 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    67%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 11 responses
    Report
    • International Market Day and Arts Gala
      55%
    • fan nights
      18%
    • Spirit Week
      18%
    • Senior Serenades
      9%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    506
    0%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.8 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.8 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.8 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    9:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    70%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.10 responses
    Poll
    90%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.10 responses
    Poll
    70%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.10 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    —
    Boys Athletic Participation
    —
    100%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.7 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.7 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.7 responses
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    What a unique place! The school year is broken up into five sections, called "Quints" (rather than semesters or trimesters). This follows the natural breaks caused by holidays anyway, so the result is just that you never have to pick back up the exact same material after a long vacation. And it allows the teachers to cover a lot more ground in less time. Amazing arts programs, small class sizes, kick-ass teachers who care a lot about making the world a better place.
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    The Northwest School is a rare find. Idealism about the role and purpose of education is a distinguishing quality of the school. It is an intentional community that values individual contribution and intellectual courage. Kids are celebrated for who they are and encouraged to try new things. They are scholars, athletes, artists, explorers, and activists – one and all. This approach develops critical thinkers who know themselves from the inside out. The faculty are brilliant! Not only great teachers, they are mentors and guides who care deeply about each and every child. We are grateful that both of our girls have had the opportunity to learn and grow in this magical learning environment with caring, compassionate faculty.
    Our family has two children attending the Northwest School. Both girls started at 6th graders, the oldest will graduate this spring, the younger will enter the upper school this next Fall. Our family are firm supporters of the school for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, is the excellent caliber of both the administration, and more importantly the staff. Each and everyone of the teachers we have experienced at the NWS have been stellar. The focus on academics is strong, but infused in the cross curricular studies are social justice, inclusion, and self-expression. We couldn't be happier!