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.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Students: 189 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $63,860
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $45,000
- Acceptance rate: 48%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
Alumni Reviews Review School
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Description
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. . .
Top Rankings
Northwood School ranks among the top 10 schools with < 200 students (out of 97 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Selectivity
Offering Breadth
Student Test Scores
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1905
1907
Campus Size
85 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
189 students
300 students
% Students of Color
17%
25%
% International Students
30%
20%
% Students Boarding
75%
70%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1025 - 1260
-
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
10
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
50%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$10 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$63,860
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(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)
(FA Granted Based on Need-Based Process)
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
50%
-
Acceptance Rate
48%
58%
Director of Admissions
Gino Riffle
Associate Director of Admissions
Carrie Wardlaw
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
10
17
Courses
AP Literature & Composition, Biology, Calculus A/B, Environmental Science, Macroeconomics, Psychology, Statistics, US History, World History
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
21
16
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
Community Service Club, Newspaper, Northwood Outing Club, Outdoor Leadership, Reading Club, Student Government, Sustainability Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Yearbook
College Matriculation
Year: 2019 - 2021
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
St. Lawrence University
9
Universtiy of Nebraska at Omaha
6
Cornell University
4
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
4
Clarkson University
3
Skidmore College
3
Dartmouth College
2
Middlebury College
2
Trinity College
2
Union College
2
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
Profile last updated: 09/22/2021
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