Summary: Northwood School offers a challenging core curriculum that emphasizes preparation for college coursework in a supportive and structured setting. Additionally, we offer several Signature Academic Programs that provide students with first-hand experiences to help develop and deepen their interests in specific subject areas. The academic program at our boarding school is designed to strengthen our students' intellectual abilities and promote character development. Faculty members use a variety of techniques to ensure that courses are student-centered. An average class size often allows for the success of students of all learning styles. The involvement of our private school faculty in the lives of the students extends beyond the classroom. Faculty members play multiple roles at Northwood, such as advisor, coach and dorm parent. Our goal is to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to navigate the challenges of the twenty-first century.

Department Director Noel Carmichael

Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Average Class Size: 10

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers: 35

Number of AP Courses Offered: 9

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

• Learning Center
• Learning Differences Support
• Writing Center
• ADD/ADHD Support

English

• Honors
• Literature
• Poetry
• Composition
• Journalism
• AP English Language

History

• Honors
• United States History
• World History

Foreign Languages

• French
• Spanish

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Psychology
• Sociology
• International Relations

Sciences

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Geology
• Health
• Physics

Math

• Algebra
• Calculus
• Geometry
• Honors Math
• Statistics
• Pre-Calculus

Computer Studies

• Computer Programming
• Robotics
• Rocket Science

Music

• Band
• Recording
• Voice
• Music Production
• A Cappella

Performing / Visual Arts

• Acting
• Dance
• Drama
• Drawing
• Graphic Design
• Journalism
• Painting
• Printmaking
• Public Speaking
• Sculpture
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Modern Dance
• Digital Imaging
• Multimedia

Special Programs

• Independent Study
• Outdoor Education

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 2

Average Students Per Dorm: 2

Number of Girls Dorms: 2

Number of Boys Dorms: 2

Dorm Amenities

• Game Room
• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Vending Machines
• Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

• Fitness Center
• Indoor Climbing Wall
• Soccer Field
• Tennis Courts
• Dance Studio
• Weight Room
• Athletic Fields
• Waterfront
• Turf Fields
• Rowing Facility
• Lacrosse Field

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

• Chess Club
• Community Service
• Diversity Club
• Dorm Proctors
• Environmental Club
• Food Council
• National Honor Society
• Newspaper
• Outing Club
• Photography Club
• Student Activities
• Student Government
• Student Publications
• Yearbook

Arts Department Director: Mavis Miller

Athletics Department Director:

Arts

• Acting
• Dance
• Drama
• Drawing
• Graphic Design
• Journalism
• Painting
• Printmaking
• Public Speaking
• Sculpture
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• Modern Dance
• Digital Imaging
• Multimedia

Interscholastic Sports

• Alpine Skiing
• Alpine Ski Racing
• Crew
• Dance
• Freestyle Skiing
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Outdoor Education
• Ski Jumping
• Snowboarding
• Soccer

Recreational Sports

• Alpine Skiing
• Basketball
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Cross Country Running
• Figure Skating
• Golf
• Hiking
• Ice Climbing
• Kayaking
• Luge
• Mountain Biking
• Nordic Skiing
• Nordic Ski Racing
• Outdoor Education
• Rafting
• Rock Climbing
• Soccer
• Table Tennis
• Volleyball
• Weight Lifting
• Cycling
• Yoga
• Climbing

Summary: "College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won." The college planning and application process requires a unique combination of self-reflection, organization, and risk-taking. Northwood School's college counseling office works closely with students to guide, support, and encourage them along the way. This begins during the junior year with a series of seminars covering topics designed to help build an initial college list, understand and prepare for standardized testing, plan college visits, and begin work on applications. Northwood students take SAT and ACT preparation courses in math and English at no additional cost and work one-on-one with their college counselor to ensure the readiness of all admission materials. Parents also play an important role in the college search process, discussing options and strategies with college counselors throughout the application process and aiding in finding the most appropriate match for each student.

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 99%

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Notable Alumni

Quotes From Alumni