The Northwest School

The Northwest School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1415 Summit Ave,  Seattle, WA
Capitol Hill Neighborhood
4.3
4.8
452 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.74
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$42,225
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.74
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
55
Part Time Teachers
15
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
650
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
32
Science
29
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
96%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
White
56.5%
Asian
20.3%
Two or more races
12.8%
Hispanic
5.1%
Black
4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best HS for the Arts in Washington
#3 Best Boarding HS in Washington
#10 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 77 Students
University of Southern California 40 Students
New York University 34 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 28 Students
University of California - Berkeley 23 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 23 Students
Brown University 23 Students
Pitzer College 22 Students
Boston University 20 Students
Columbia University 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 39 Students
Business 32 Students
Economics 15 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Biology 13 Students
Marketing 13 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
International Relations 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 48 Reviews
5.0 Parent
11/10/2020
I have two daughters, both of whom have different personalites and skill sets. They have both thrived there which demonstrates the school's ability to meet the needs of every student. Their emphasis on educating the whole child is very apparent across the interdisciplinary curriculum.
3.0 Junior
8/27/2020
I like the way northwest prioritizes both education and creating a space for student and teacher relationships in order to strengthen our knowledge. Granted, there are many social issues within the school that still needs to be worked onl.
5.0 Junior
10/13/2019
I have loved Northwest! It has helped me grow and expand my mindset globally. It has provided me with many opportunities to find my interests and to expand upon them.
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4.8 19 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/14/2025
The Northwest School has been fabulous for my kids -- I have found the high school to be rigorous enough for my advanced science/math student while offering an interdisciplinary approach across all subjects. He has used math in art classes and critical thinking skills of humanities in his science cl...
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5.0 other
1/10/2025
Highly recommend the Northwest School- it is a premier independent school in the Seattle area. Excellent education, superb educators and leadership, and kind and caring community.It is a wonderful school!!
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5.0 parent
12/20/2024
The Northwest School has provided an outstanding high school experience for my student, who really values the challenging academics with ample support and encouragement to be successful. It has been easy to obtain academic accommodations, easy to find supportive teachers willing to provide extra gui...
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5.0 parent
12/19/2024
Northwest is an amazing school. My two children and three nephews all attended and - while they are all very different people - they all had a wonderful experience. The teachers are excellent and the academics are engaging and challenging (in a good way). The arts are top notch. The community has wo...
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The Northwest School

The Northwest School is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 1415 Summit Ave in Seattle, WA. Annual tuition is $42,225. The school has a total enrollment of 452 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. The Northwest School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.74, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,066,937. Discover additional schools in the area, like Seattle Amistad School, Seattle School for Boys, St. Benedict School, and more. Learn more about what Seattle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Northwest School.

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