Northwood School
Northwood School is an internationally recognized boarding and day school, pairing rich academics with elite sports to form confident, globally-minded students.
Situated in the world-renowned Olympic destination of Lake Placid, our campus is home to 184 students from every region of the United States and over 25 countries, who are eager to experience the location`s unique offerings.
Northwood students bring with them rich perspectives and graduate with the passion and know-how to immerse themselves in our ever-changing world.
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- Northwood The academics are very challenging. The professors really care about the success of each student. They will offer assistance to ensure the rigorous material is thoroughly understood. The classes are very small, perfect for serious. . .
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- Offering Breadth Most sports offered
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | Northwood School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 5-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1905 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 85 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 189 students | 306 students |
| % Students of Color | 17% | 25% |
| % International Students | 30% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 75% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1120 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1030 - 1230 | - |
| Average ACT score | 24 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki pants, collared shirts) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 10 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $10 million | $25 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $63,860 | $59,140 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $45,000 | $33,250 |
| Tuition international students | $65,560 | $54,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 60% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $28,500 (FA Granted Based on Need-Based Process) | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | Jan. 31 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 50% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Gino Riffle | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Carrie Wardlaw | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 10 | 18 |
| Courses | Biology, Calculus A/B, Calculus B/C, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, Macroeconomics, Psychology, US History, World History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 20 | 16 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Climbing, Crew, Dance, Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Riding, Rock Climbing, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Soccer, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 8 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Community Service Club, Newspaper, Northwood Outing Club, Outdoor Leadership, Reading Club, Student Government, Sustainability Club Arts and Music Programs: Yearbook | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2015 - 2020 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| St. Lawrence University | 12 | |
| Concordia University (Montreal) | 8 | |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) | 7 | |
| SUNY Plattsburgh | 7 | |
| University at Buffalo | 7 | |
| Clarkson University | 5 | |
| University of Maine | 5 | |
| Miami University (OH) | 4 | |
| SUNY Oswego | 4 | |
| Trinity College | 4 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- The Northwood Difference - At Northwood, no one is anonymous. The Northwood experience begins with strong personal faculty-student and peer-to-peer relationships, instilling students with the confidence and maturity to engage with the outside world. We leverage our environment to create a high-touch, comprehensive educational experience. While focusing on place-based learning, students engage with nature, Olympic facilities, and the local community with an impact that extends well beyond our intimate pastoral grounds.
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
- Northwood School accreditations: N.Y.S.A.I.S.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Eleanor Powell '80 - Executive Director, Investor Relations at The Estee Lauder Companies Inc
- Theodore Davidge Lockwood ‘42 - Former President of Trinity College, 1968-1981
- Mike Richter '85 - 1988, 1998, 2002 Olympics, Ice Hockey
- Dr. Amanda Donohue ‘94 - Cardiologist with Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
- Darcy Prime ‘73 Owner - Darcy Prime Consulting, Former Assistant Director of Admissions, Stanford University
- Thomas Vonn '94 - 2002 Olympics, Alpine Skiing
- Nancy Kirhoffer ‘82 - Post Production Supervisor, Hollywood Film Industry
- Andrew Weibrecht '03 - 2010, 2014 Olympics, Alpine Skiing
- Craig Randall '61 - Mayor Lake Placid, NY
- Brad Olch '69 - Former Mayor, Park City, Utah
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