Northwest Academy
Primary and Secondary EducationOregon, United States51-200 Employees
Northwest Academy is a progressive independent school serving students in grades 6 through 12 in downtown Portland, Oregon. The campus integrates arts with core academics in a place-based program that uses the urban environment as an extension of the classroom, supporting small class sizes and active student participation. The school offers college credit opportunities through the PSU Challenge Program for upper-division English, math, and advanced language courses, and its faculty includes former college instructors as well as professional artists and writers. Accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools, Northwest Academy emphasizes individuality and intellectual curiosity, with graduates aimed at pursuing innovative leadership. In recent activity, the school organized its first Battle of the Bands competition and hosted the event in Portland, reflecting its engagement with the arts alongside its academic program.