Portland, OR · 9–12
Last verified August 20, 2026
1130 Sw Main St., 97205 · (500) 322-3336
Enrollment
239
Student:teacher
6:1
Published tuition
$34,969
Application fee
$100
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Head of school
Laila Sales
Head of School
Laila Sales has a 22-year history in arts education leadership and was most recently Director of Fine, Performing, and Culinary Arts at the West Hempstead Public School District in New York. She is a founding member of Gritty Cherries Inc., an international nonprofit arts collective.
Curriculum & special classes
Northwest Academy offers a challenging academic and artistic foundation, providing a vigorous college-prep education. The school emphasizes strong academics and arts, aiming to inspire students to discover their intellectual and artistic voices in a creative and supportive atmosphere.
Financial aid
Northwest Academy offers need-based financial aid to about 25% of its students annually. The school partners with Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) to screen candidates, and the Financial Aid Committee reviews applications in February and March.
Application fee: $100
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Admissions
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Apply by
February 2, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$100
What they ask for: Online application, $100 application fee, campus tour or Open House, student shadow day, artistic response based on shadow day, parent statement, teacher recommendations, grade reports/transcripts, admissions assessment.
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