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Education is Everything
And we’ll pack as much into yours as possible. That’s a promise.
Our philosophy: Learning should have no limits
This is your time to explore, try new things, make mistakes, discover passions, and explore some more.
Visit the Duwamish River and learn how its ecology supported ancestral native people. Perform for a crowd at some of Seattle’s well-known venues, like the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. Examine the social impacts of technology, copyright, and data security.
To be the great problem-solvers tomorrow needs, you’ll need to think differently.
It starts here.
Get to Know Northwest
50+ Arts Courses
The best problem solvers are creative thinkers, so the arts are a central part of our academic program.
82% of our Faculty Hold Advanced Degrees
The curiosity is contagious. We’re a community of learners with an insatiable hunger for knowledge.
1 Unparalleled Program
We’ve crafted a holistic learning experience that allows students to explore as much as possible and find out how it all intersects.
In ninth grade I was timid and now that I’m a senior I’m a student leader. I think the community environment shaped my personality and prepared me for life by teaching me community responsibility and to be inclusive and support each other.
Meet Our Students
8th Grade Student
“I’m learning to learn versus to get a good grade and get into a college. The things I’m learning are interesting, and I know how to do the work not just make the grade.”
9th Grade Student
“Everyone’s so friendly and the whole community is very social justice-minded. I feel respected.”
12th Grade Student
"At Northwest, we’re challenged on a daily basis to question the world around us, to look past the surface and find the hidden truths. Because of all that critical thinking and analysis, I have a stronger sense of my own voice and my own values."
Northwest Alumni Spotlights
Max Sarkowsky '16
"Hi, my name is Max Sarkowsky. I graduated from Northwest in 2016 and I am a freelance designer for the performing arts. I loved the artistic culture at Northwest. From the hall guitars to the time committed to arts classes and even the way humanities, math and science all incorporate artistic assignments into their curriculums, it really showed me that the arts are important beyond entertainment, and that art can enrich all parts of the human experience."
Keelen Chen '23
"Hi, my name is Keelen Chen! I graduated from Northwest in 2023. Currently, I’m a first-year student at Sciences Po France majoring in Political Science and Economics. I loved Northwest for its sense of family! Unlike conventional learning methods that value self-directed study and individual competition, Northwest focused on creating a positive, encouraging environment for students to learn and bond as a community."
Hanna Anderson '18
“Hi! My name is Hanna Anderson, and I graduated from Northwest in 2018. I studied Clinical Psychology and Child Studies/Human Development at Tufts University and graduated in 2022. I’m currently the Client Services Coordinator for the Child Anxiety Center at a mental health clinic in downtown Seattle."
Keep up with Northwest on Instagram
Sustainable Style: Climate Action Team Leads the Way with Biannual Clothing Exchange
At The Northwest School, sustainability is more than a buzzword—it’s a way of life. The Climate Action Team (CAT) exemplifies this commitment through their biannual Clothing Exchange, held each fall and spring. Think of it as thrifting—but free!
Introducing Haüs Radio
Listen to The Northwest School's new radio station, Haüs Radio! Haüs Radio went live November 1, 2024, a production of The Northwest School's music department, and DJ'd by students.
The House Fund
The House Fund is our annual campaign that supports school wide academic programs, student well being, facilities and faculty excellence. The campaign launches with Dough & Joe — for two days in October we start your morning with a doughnut and some coffee! It's our House Fund launch and gratitude event that takes place during drop-off. Parent volunteers accept house fund donations, distribute pledge forms, and pass out treats!