Northwest Academy is a progressive independent middle and high school college preparatory program that inspires students to learn and achieve through its unique academic and arts partnership.
At every grade level, we respect our students’ abilities to comprehend challenging ideas and demonstrate their understanding with insight and creativity.
percentage of our student body receiving financial aid
1/3
of our faculty and staff members who are practicing artists in the community.
30%
percentage of students, faculty, and staff who bike, walk, or take public transit to and from school
14
the average number of student performances each year
15
the average number of community partners we work with each school year
1/6
Find Your Passion
Northwest Academy is committed to inspiring students to discover their intellectual and artistic voices in a creative and supportive atmosphere fueled by curiosity and constructive challenge.
Join us at the Winningstad Theatre as we celebrate all of the incredible work our middle and high school students have put into their Performing and Visual Arts classes.
Tickets are on sale now for “Urinetown: The Musical!” Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America's greatest art forms.
Nathan Lucas, our beloved Digital Arts teacher, and a senior faculty member, headed out on his sabbatical at the start of spring break and wanted to show off what he's been up to!
Join us in the Blue Box Theatre on Thursday, April 20 for some long-form improv featuring the talented players of the High School Improv class! Get ready to see two improvised movies AND an improvised musical
Join us on Thursday, April 6 at 7pm to celebrate all of the work our high school guitar and vocal music classes have put in this spring. Plus, there will be a cameo from the Angry Pigeon Music Collective.
Congrats to CommuniCare Students and Thank You to the Northwest Academy Community!
Each year, Northwest Academy juniors participate in CommuniCare, a program that "...provides an environment where young adults will learn about the needs of their community and develop leadership skills through grantmaking." This year, our America Under the Microscope class has officially raised $16,111.61, surpassing their goal of $15,000, and is, according to the folks over at the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation, the first time a class at Northwest Academy has met the fundraising target!
The World Peace Game is a hands-on political science simulation. Children tackle solving real-world inspired crises to achieve world peace and financial stability by taking on the role of prime ministers, cabinet members, UN officials, World Bank members, arms dealers, and more. The object is to achieve world peace and global prosperity by challenging students with 50 interlocking crises, such as hurricanes, oil spills, refugee asylum, and food shortages, while under the threat of unrest.
Playing the World Peace Game is a fantastic opportunity to practice: creative problem-solving, negotiation skills, leadership responsibilities, conflict resolution, and communication skills in a high-energy, hands-on experience. To learn more, visit The World Peace Game Foundation or check out the flyer!
Read on for opportunities for middle school students and teachers!
On January 13, our middle and high school students performed in the first dance show of the year! Held at the Newmark Theatre our students showed off what they've been working on for the past year!