Northwest Academy

Northwest Academy

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1130 SW Main St,  Portland, OR
Downtown Portland Neighborhood
4.6
4.5
251 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Scott Kerman
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.8
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$31,130

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.8
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
50
Part Time Teachers
8
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
610
Verbal
660
Average ACT
31
Math
28
English
32
Reading
32
Science
29
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
82%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.3%
Black
2.9%
Hispanic
2.9%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native American
1.3%
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School Rankings

#2 Best HS for the Arts in Oregon
#6 Best Private HS in Oregon
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Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Oregon 23 Students
Oregon State University 20 Students
University of Washington 19 Students
Western Washington University 17 Students
Reed College 14 Students
University of California - Berkeley 13 Students
Stanford University 13 Students
Whitman College 12 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 10 Students
Boston University 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 13 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 12 Students
Psychology 11 Students
English 8 Students
Anthropology 8 Students
Arts 7 Students
Philosophy 7 Students
Film and Video Studies 6 Students
Creative Writing 6 Students
Photography 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 24 Reviews
5.0 Parent
10/8/2023
Engaged, caring administration and teachers. The resources and student support are excellent and I'm impressed by the level of communication with students and families.
3.0
6/28/2023
the academics are very strong, but some of the teachers are sub par. it is a school where there are a lot of wealthy families, so troublemakers sometimes get away with far too much, because their parents are donors to the school.
4.0 Sophomore
12/30/2020
great for mixed arts and academics. college prep equal to catlin gabel or other private highschools in portland/oregon. best middle school available in portland for sure.
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4.5 23 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/10/2025
We have been at NWA for the past three years (2025), with two kids, one in middle and one in high school. After looking at many options in both public and private, this school was our choice. It has an academic rigor combined with artistic responses to what the kids are learning, in all subjects. It...
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5.0 parent
4/9/2025
We are so happy at NWA. The focus is on pushing critical thinking, fostering creativity, and challenging them to take risks. It feels like going to a liberal arts school where multiple fields all play a role in developing a well rounded student while in middle school!
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5.0 parent
4/9/2025
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Northwest Academy. The school provides an environment where students can truly be themselves and thrive. The curriculum is creative and thoughtful, especially in math and science. The math program encourages students to think outside the box and really u...
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5.0 parent
4/9/2025
My sons have been at NWA since Covid and they are thriving. The middle school prepared them to take ownership of their studies and the arts programs are unbelievable. My one son is now a junior and the college process has been great—they really help kids figure out what schools might be right for th...
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