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Inspired Learning
Northwest Academy is a progressive independent middle and high school college preparatory program that inspires students to learn and achieve through its unique academic and arts partnership.
Come see Northwest Academy in action!
During campus tours, prospective families will meet with admission staff and tour our campus, meet current students, and gain a better understanding of our unique blend of rigorous academics and the arts.
At every grade level, we respect our students’ abilities to comprehend challenging ideas and demonstrate their understanding with insight and creativity.
Find Your Curiosity
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Admissions
At Northwest Academy, we believe that your student is more than just a test score or a grade point average.We're looking for students who want to engage more deeply in their learning, enjoy the artistic process, and see everyone as a unique individual. -
Support
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Diversity & Inclusion Center for Equity
D.I.C.E. is Northwest Academy's Diversity and Inclusion Center for Equality. -
Performances
See what’s going on at Northwest Academy this season!
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Ranked #1 High School for the Arts In Oregon 2021–2024!
What Sets Us Apart
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7:1
student-teacher ratio -
25%
percentage of our student body receiving financial aid -
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of our faculty and staff members who are practicing artists in the community. -
30%
percentage of students, faculty, and staff who bike, walk, or take public transit to and from school -
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the average number of student performances each year -
15
the average number of community partners we work with each school year
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Find Your Passion
Northwest Academy is committed to inspiring students to discover their intellectual and artistic voices in a creative and supportive atmosphere fueled by curiosity and constructive challenge.
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High School Instrumental Concert (Vocal & Guitar)
The Old Church Concert Hall, 1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97201, USA -
Parent Coffee
Tower Commons
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Sean Cain: Paintings
Read MoreStop by the art gallery in Main to see Sean Cain’s paintings, completed in the spring of 2024 during his sabbatical.You can also enjoy Sahar Al-Sawaf’s photographs (our newest Visual Arts Department faculty member) and Kelli Pennington’s hand made platinum prints completed with the generous funds from her 2022 Northwest Academy Creative Production Grant. -
Congratulations, Thespians!
Our performing arts department had the opportunity to take a group of high school students to the Northwest Regional Thespians Competition on Saturday, February 3 at Liberty High School, with three of our talented students qualified to compete at the State Competition!Read More -
Gap Year Fair
Get the inside scoop on taking a gap year and meet with gap year program providers from all over the world! Join us on February 13 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm for the Gap Year 101 Presentation when an expert gap year counselor will provide a general overview of the gap year and moderate a live Q&A before the gap year fair begins.Read More -
High School Instrumental Concert @ Rev Hall!
Read MoreCome join the high school instrumental music ensembles for an evening of music at the Blue Room in Revolution Hall on February 11. -
Northwest Academy's Third Annual Valentine's Day Improv Shows
It's almost time for the Third Annual Valentine's Day Show(s)! Improv...is like a heart-shaped box of chocolates: you never know what you're gonna get. From wacky short-form to engaging long-form, our Middle AND High School students take YOUR suggestions to create two original nights of never-ending fun!Read More -
Theatre Exploration Class Performance: Rest in Pieces
Read MoreOn February 8, join our 8th-grade Theatre Class as they put the FUN in Funeral through monologues and contentless scenes intertwined. This unique show will be in the Black Box Theater at The Judy and is open to the public. Tickets are available now! -
We're Hiring!
We're hiring!! We are looking for a long-term sub to fill a full-time high school visual arts teaching position between March and June of this year as well as a middle and high school media arts teacher for the 2024-25 school year.Read More -
Winter Dance Concert - Rescheduled!
Read MoreThe Winter Dance Concert, originally planned for January 12 has been rescheduled to February 21. -
Tickets for Heathers: The Musical Are on Sale Now!
Click here to learn more and purchase your tickets today!Read MoreFri. Dec 1, 2023, 7:00 pmSat. Dec 2, 2023, 2:00 pmSat. Dec 2, 2023, 7:00 pmThu. Dec 7, 2023, 7:00 pmFri. Dec 8, 2023, 7:00 pmSat. Dec 9, 2023, 2:00 pmSat. Dec 9, 2023, 7:00 pm -
Congrats to the Cast of Heathers: The Musical
Auditions for our Project Theatre production of Heathers: The Musical took place last last week and we are excited to announce the cast for this performance!Read More
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Congrats to the Cast of Honk! Jr!
Congratulations to the cast of our Broadway Bound 23/24 middle school musical! HONK! Jr.Read More
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Greetings from...Oregon!
Nathan Lucas, our beloved Digital Arts teacher, and a senior faculty member, headed out on his sabbatical at the start of spring break and wanted to show off what he's been up to!Read More -
Congrats to CommuniCare Students and Thank You to the Northwest Academy Community!
Each year, Northwest Academy juniors participate in CommuniCare, a program that "...provides an environment where young adults will learn about the needs of their community and develop leadership skills through grantmaking." This year, our America Under the Microscope class has officially raised $16,111.61, surpassing their goal of $15,000, and is, according to the folks over at the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation, the first time a class at Northwest Academy has met the fundraising target!Read More -
Middle School Student Diversity & Leadership Retreat!
Welcome back to this group of middle students and chaperones who traveled to Olympia, Washington, to attend the annual NWAIS Student Diversity Leadership Retreat!Read More
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