Overview

The six million acre Adirondack Park sets the stage for Northwood School. An academic program focusing on college preparation is the standard. Coed athletic offerings include ski racing, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, golf, crew, and a first-rate wilderness skills program. Indoor tennis courts, a squash court, an indoor climbing wall, and a state-of-the-art fitness center support our students' love of the outdoors. Opportunities for community service and a unique cross-cultural program are offered.
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Official information of Northwood School in 2024 | FindingSchool

B Boarding
B Matriculation
B- Academics
B Extracurricular activities
B Community
B+ Reviews
B+ Int. student mgmt

Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $65,640
Day S. Tuition: $33,925
# of Students: 195
Teacher:Student: 1:4
International Student: 35%
AP Courses: 8
Endowment: $51,282/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 50%
SAT: 1190/1600
#189

US Boarding School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#10 Northwestern University 1
#12 Dartmouth College 2
#17 Cornell University 4
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Virginia 2
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 2
#36 University of Rochester 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#51 Purdue University 2
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 4
LAC #11 Middlebury College 2
#63 Lawrence University 1
#63 St. Olaf College 1
#67 University of Connecticut 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 9
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
#85 University of Puget Sound 1
#85 Washington College 1
SUNY University at Buffalo 3
#89 Texas Christian University 1
#89 University of Delaware 2
LAC #18 Colgate University 2
#105 Miami University: Oxford 1
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 2
#105 University of Arizona 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#105 University of Oregon 1
#105 University of Utah 1
#107 Luther College 1
#111 Goucher College 1
#111 Ohio Wesleyan University 1
#121 University of Vermont 3
LAC #25 Bates College 1
#127 Clarkson University 3
#136 SUNY College at Purchase 1
#137 University of New Hampshire 1
#151 Colorado State University 1
#151 James Madison University 1
#151 San Diego State University 1
#151 University of Cincinnati 1
LAC #31 Bryn Mawr College 1
LAC #33 College of the Holy Cross 1
#182 University of Rhode Island 1
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1
LAC #39 Skidmore College 3
LAC #39 Trinity College 2
#219 Sacred Heart University 2
#219 University of Maine 1
#234 Pace University 2
#234 Suffolk University 1
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1
#317 Alvernia University 1
Babson College 1
Bentley University 2
Bryant University 1
Coastal Carolina University 2
College of Charleston 1
Concordia University 2
Converse College 1
Fort Lewis College 2
Herkimer County Community College 1
Hope International University 1
Jacksonville University 1
McGill University 1
Middlesex Community College 1
Monroe County Community College 1
Nazareth College 2
New England College 1
Niagara University 1
Norwich University 1
Oakton Community College 1
Onondaga Community College 1
Otero Junior College 1
Ottawa University 1
Pace University: Westchester 1
Penn State University Park 1
Pratt Institute 1
Providence College 2
Rivier University 1
Saint Anselm College 1
Saint Joseph's College of Maine 1
Saint Mary's College of California 1
Saint Michael's College 1
Siena College 1
St. John's University 1
St. Mary's University of Minnesota 1
SUNY College at Cortland 1
SUNY College at New Paltz 1
SUNY College at Oswego 3
SUNY College at Plattsburgh 1
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill 1
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville 1
SUNY College of Technology at Canton 1
Tallahassee Community College 1
Union College 2
University of Colorado Boulder 2
University of Nebraska - Omaha 6
University of Ottawa 1
University of Salford 1
University of Southern Maine 1
Utica College 2
Wheaton College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 8)
Calculus AB
English Literature and Composition
United States History
Environmental Science
Psychology
Biology
Macroeconomics
World History
Calculus AB
English Literature and Composition
United States History
Environmental Science
Psychology
Biology
Macroeconomics
World History
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Sports

(Total 10)
Crew
Dance
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Outing Club
Recreational Snow Sports
Skiing
Snowboarding
Soccer
Crew
Dance
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Outing Club
Recreational Snow Sports
Skiing
Snowboarding
Soccer
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Arts

(Total 4)
Dance
Music
Drawing
Painting
Dance
Music
Drawing
Painting

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 10)
Drama Club
Sustainability Club
Multicultural Student Club
CARE - Northwood's Community Service Club
Student Activities Committee
Food Committee
Gay-Straight Alliance
Investment Club
Blue Key Society
National Honor Society
Drama Club
Sustainability Club
Multicultural Student Club
CARE - Northwood's Community Service Club
Student Activities Committee
Food Committee
Gay-Straight Alliance
Investment Club
Blue Key Society
National Honor Society
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1905
Campus Size: 80 acres
Boarding Rate: 85%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Junior, ISEE
School Code:
TOEFL: 7531
SSAT: 5416

Brief Reviews

(Total 10)
4.6/ 5

Detailed Review

(Total 1)
4.0 / 5 Overall
4.0 / 5 Academics
4.0 / 5 Campus
4.0 / 5 Student Life
4.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 12)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Northwood School

01.
Tell me a bit about Northwood School.
Northwood School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Boston, New York, US. It was founded 1905 , and currently has about 195 students, 35.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.northwoodschool.com.
02.
Does Northwood School have rigorous academic requirements?
Northwood School is offering 8 AP courses.

In recent years, 28 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Northwood School also have 50% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Northwood School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2019-2021, some students attended Northwestern University, Dartmouth College, Cornell University, University of Notre Dame and New York University.
04.
What is the application requirement for Northwood School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Northwood School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Northwood School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Northwood School in 2024 is $73,210 , which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@northwoodschool.com .
06.
Where is Northwood School located?
Northwood School is located in the State of New York of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 198 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Northwood School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Northwood School is among the most popular schools, within top 305 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Northwood School has been favorited by 56 users.
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How to start with an application with Northwood School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Northwood School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Northwood School’s official site: http://www.northwoodschool.com or call them at 518-523-3382.
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Yes, here are few: North Country School, Rock Point School and

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Northwood School?
The overall rating for Northwood School is B.

The section ratings of Northwood School are:
B for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
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