P.O. Box 1070, 92 Northwood Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946 - 
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"Founded in 1905, Northwood is located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains in Lake Placid, a small village that twice hosted the Winter Olympics (1932 and 1980). It is also the home of the Lake Placid Center for the Arts; consequently, the area offers unique outdoor, athletic, and cultural opportunities. The School is 2 hours from Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Albany, New York; and Burlington, Vermont. The 85-acre campus is nestled in the heart of the village and at the base of Cobble Mountain. The Adirondack Mountains surround the village and are a beautiful backdrop for the School..."
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Northwood School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1905 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 80 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 182 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 3% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 26% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 80% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1670 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1580 - 1840 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 9 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 5 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $7 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $44,425 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $25,450 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $45,425 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 55% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $19,000 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Timothy Weaver | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Elenor Young | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Climbing | |
| Crew | Cycling | |
| Figure Skating | Freestyle Skiing | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Kayaking | Lacrosse | |
| Mountaineering | Nordic Skiing | |
| Rock Climbing | Ski Jumping | |
| Snowboarding | Soccer | |
| Tennis | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 5 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Community Service | Newspaper | |
| Reading Club | Student Government | |
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College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2010-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Hobart & William Smith Colleges | 4 | |
| Skidmore College | 4 | |
| Penn State University | 3 | |
| Boston College | 2 | |
| Purdue University | 2 | |
| University of Illinois - Urbana | 2 | |
| Amherst College | 1 | |
| Brown University | 1 | |
| Harvard | 1 | |
| Princeton University | 1 | |
School Notes:
- Northwood is dedicated to sound scholarship in a diverse environment. It endeavors to stimulate intellectual curiosity in its students and encourages them to learn for themselves through the guidance of its faculty and the examples set by all in the Northwood community.
- In addition to its academic rigor, the School also stresses responsibility to self and community, asking students to discuss and establish core values, respect different perspectives, and contribute to both the School and its surroundings through various student activities and required community services. *182 Students *6:1 Student/Teacher Ratio *Winter Sports *Extensive Hockey Season *Alpine Ski Racing *High Level Hockey *Located in Olympic Village of Lake Placid, NY
- School accreditations: N.Y.S.A.I.S.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Tony Granato '83 - 1988 Olympics, Ice Hockey
- Jim Campbell '91 - 1994 Olympics, Ice Hockey
- Mike Richter '85 - 1988, 1998, 2002 Olympics, Ice Hockey
- Chris Therien '90 - 1994 Olympics, Ice Hockey
- Andrea Kilbourne '98 - 2002 Olympics, Women's Ice Hockey
- Thomas Vonn '94 - 2002 Olympics, Alpine Skiing
- Adam McLeish '97 - 2010 Olympics, Snowboarding
- Andrew Weibrecht '08 - 2010 Olympics, Alpine Skiing
- Craig Randall '61 - Mayor Lake Placid, NY
- Brad Olch '69 - Former Mayor, Park City, Utah
- Profile last updated: 01/19/2012
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