Northwest Academy | Private College Prep Program

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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.

Inquire and reserve your spot today!

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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Ranked #1 High School for the Arts In Oregon 2021–2024!

What Sets Us Apart

7:1

student-teacher ratio
25%

percentage of our student body receiving financial aid
1/3

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
14

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.

List of 4 events.

Nov

1

No School - Grading Day
Nov

6

High School Instrumental Concert (Vocal & Guitar)
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
The Old Church Concert Hall, 1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97201, USA
Nov

8

Fall Mid-Semester Progress Reports Published
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Nov

11

No School - Veteran's Day

Sean Cain: Paintings
10/18/2024
Stop 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.

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Congratulations, Thespians!
2/5/2024
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!
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Gap Year Fair
1/30/2024
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.
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High School Instrumental Concert @ Rev Hall!
1/30/2024
Come join the high school instrumental music ensembles for an evening of music at the Blue Room in Revolution Hall on February 11.
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Northwest Academy's Third Annual Valentine's Day Improv Shows
1/30/2024
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!
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Theatre Exploration Class Performance: Rest in Pieces
1/30/2024
On 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!

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We're Hiring!
1/30/2024
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.
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Winter Dance Concert - Rescheduled!
1/30/2024
The Winter Dance Concert, originally planned for January 12 has been rescheduled to February 21.

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Tickets for Heathers: The Musical Are on Sale Now!
11/6/2023
Click here to learn more and purchase your tickets today!
Fri. Dec 1, 2023, 7:00 pm
Sat. Dec 2, 2023, 2:00 pm
Sat. Dec 2, 2023, 7:00 pm
Thu. Dec 7, 2023, 7:00 pm
Fri. Dec 8, 2023, 7:00 pm
Sat. Dec 9, 2023, 2:00 pm
Sat. Dec 9, 2023, 7:00 pm
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Congrats to the Cast of Heathers: The Musical
10/17/2023
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!

Performances dates are December 1,2, and 7,8,9! Stay tuned for ticketing information
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Congrats to the Cast of Honk! Jr!
10/17/2023
Congratulations to the cast of our Broadway Bound 23/24 middle school musical! HONK! Jr.
In order of appearance
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Greetings from...Oregon!
4/12/2023
Nathan Lucas

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!
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Congrats to CommuniCare Students and Thank You to the Northwest Academy Community!
3/8/2023
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!
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Middle School Student Diversity & Leadership Retreat!
3/1/2023
Welcome back to this group of middle students and chaperones who traveled to Olympia, Washington, to attend the annual NWAIS Student Diversity Leadership Retreat!
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