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B 4.6 New York, US
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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B
Matriculation B
Academics B-
Extracurriculars B
Community B
Reviews B+
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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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$70000
Enrollment
178
International Students
35%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
Endowment
$10 millions
AP
8
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
24
Class Size
10
Boarding %
85

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2019-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#2 Columbia University 1
#5 Yale University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 2
#6 Stanford University 1
#9 Northwestern University 3
#13 Dartmouth College 2
#17 Cornell University 4
#19 University of Notre Dame 2
#23 University of Michigan 1

AP Scores

(2022-2023)
Number of students took AP test
65
Number of tests taken
96
17%
29%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

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

(10)
Crew
Dance
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Outing Club
Crew
Dance
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Outing Club
Recreational Snow Sports
Skiing
Snowboarding
Soccer
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(10)
Drama Club
Sustainability Club
Multicultural Student Club
CARE - Northwood's Community Service Club
Student Activities Committee
Food Committee
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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Arts

(4)
Dance
Music
Drawing
Painting

Contact Info

http://www.northwoodschool.com
92 Northwood Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946
518-523-3382
admission@northwoodschool.com
New York

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1905
Campus Size: 80 acres
Boarding Rate: 85%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Junior, ISEE
School Code:
TOEFL: 7531
SSAT: 5416
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Frequently Ask Questions about Northwood School

Tell me a bit about Northwood School.
Northwood School is Co-ed private boarding school located in New York, US. It was founded 1905 , and currently has about 178 students, 35.00% of whom are international students.

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

In recent years, 17 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Where do Northwood School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 6.33% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 3.67% go to top 25, and about 2.67% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
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, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Northwood School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Northwood School in 2024 is $70,000 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 .
Where is Northwood School located?
Northwood School is located in the State of New York of USA.
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 301 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Northwood School has been favorited by 61 users.
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.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Northwood School?
Yes, here are few: North Country School, Rock Point School and Rice Memorial High School.

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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Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport Logan International Airport

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