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
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$42,225
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
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

White
57.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
20.8%
Two or more races
11.6%
Black
5.7%
Hispanic
4.3%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#1 Best HS for the Arts in Washington
#2 Best Boarding HS in Washington
#10 Best Private HS in Washington
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Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 70 Students
University of Southern California 33 Students
New York University 28 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 25 Students
Seattle University 23 Students
Pitzer College 21 Students
University of California - Berkeley 20 Students
Brown University 20 Students
Columbia University 19 Students
Pomona College 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 33 Students
Business 31 Students
Political Science and Government 18 Students
Economics 15 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Biology 11 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Marketing 10 Students
Arts 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 46 Reviews
1.0
6/12/2023
My experience at this school was an is awful. The math department lacks and the whole school puts on a stupid "care and belonging" act. Almost all the good teachers have quit and I just want to go back to public school.
2.0 Sophomore
3/1/2021
If you are aspiring to work in the art profession, or go to an art college, then Northwest is the right place for you. Teacher often take absence for absurd reasons. The academics is poor in this school, the courses aren't challenging. If you want to purse a major in STEM or History, then it's no longer the place for you. Northwest's curriculum is not based on any textbooks, despite it's not mandatory, but the course would be more organized if there's a reference. There's no honor courses or AP courses offered in this school, if you're excelling in STEM subjects or Social Studies, there's no chance for you to be challenged at all. I don't recommend this school, since it couldn't offer me the challenges in the courses. It muddled everyone together, without differentiation in knowledge storage, it's unfair for the student who wants to purse a better education.
5.0 Parent
11/15/2020
My son attends this school. He likes the school very much. The school has excellent teachers and friendly students, a good academic environment, and various kinds of clubs. International students can live in the dorm. The dorm is well-managed, and the administrators often organize activities during weekends. I believe you will have a great learning experience in this school.
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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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