Excellent
#7 of 186 private schools in OR
Top 3% of private schools
Northwest Academy
High School · Portland, OR
A private high school in Portland, OR serving grades 6th – 12th.
1130 SW MAIN ST, Portland, OR 97205
- 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OR.
Data not available
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in OR
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Northwest Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 93Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 96Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,943
Median home value
$693,600
Median rent
$1,381/mo
College educated
60.7%
Homeownership
19.8%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,579 | Compare → |
| Portland Chinese SchoolPrivate · tuition | 1.8private | K–10 | 0.4 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Metropolitan Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 337 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Northwest Academy is listed in Portland, OR; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Northwest Academy
Northwest Academy is a private high school in Portland, OR, serving approximately 239 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 186 private schools in OR.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Academy
What grades does Northwest Academy serve?
Northwest Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Northwest Academy?
Northwest Academy has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Academy is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Northwest Academy rank in OR?
Northwest Academy ranks #7 of 186 private schools in OR.
What is Northwest Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Northwest Academy a private school?
Yes, Northwest Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Northwest Academy a religious school?
No, Northwest Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Phone
- (500) 322-3336
- Area population (ZIP 97205)
- 9,232
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97205; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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