We guide their explorations and cultivate their strengths by blending rigorous academics with daily artistic practice in every classroom. Our Downtown location means that Portland’s arts and cultural institutions are our adjunct campus, offering students expansive opportunities to learn and gain confidence as savvy, independent citizens. 

Two important things set the Northwest Academy experience apart: First, a curriculum and schedule emphasizing arts and academics equally, nurturing students’ intellectual and artistic achievement as an integrated whole. And second, a core belief that young people are highly capable and intrinsically motivated to be creative and self-reliant. Our students’ curiosity and creative thinking are guided by accomplished faculty in an environment where self-expression is celebrated. Northwest Academy alumni go on to thrive, sharing their strengths in colleges, universities, and careers all over the world.

GRADES: 6 - 12
ENROLLMENT: 200
TUITION: $32,796-$34,969

1130 SW Main Street, Portland, OR, 97205
503.223.3367 | nwacademy.org