Northwood School
Lake Placid, New York
Founded in 1905, Northwood School is an independent coeducational boarding and day school for 170 students in grades 9-12/PG. The campus is located in Lake Placid, New York, in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Home to the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Games, the village of Lake Placid offers a unique learning environment with a distinctive international ambience. The School is 2 hours from Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Albany, New York; and Burlington, Vermont. The 85-acre campus is nestled in the heart of the village and at the base of Cobble Mountain. The Adirondack Mountains surround the village and are a beautiful backdrop for the School...”
Northwood is dedicated to sound scholarship in a diverse environment. It endeavors to stimulate intellectual curiosity in its students and encourages them to learn for themselves through the guidance of its faculty and the examples set by all in the Northwood community.
In addition to its academic rigor, the School also stresses responsibility to self and community, asking students to discuss and establish core values, respect different perspectives, and contribute to both the School and its surroundings through various student activities and required community services.
Academic and Sports Facilities at Campus
Three-Story Main Building, Science Building, Art Center/Girl’s dorm, Ski Building, Hockey sheds. Three soccer fields, two indoor and two outdoor tennis courts, State of the art fitness center which includes a climbing wall. Whiteface Mountain is 11 miles from school, Olympic ice arena – 1 mile from school. Crew team rows on Mirror Lake, less than ¼ mile from school.
Dormitories and School Residences
Boys dorm in the main building (3 floors), separate girl’s dorm, most students have their own cell phones. Television only available in the Student Center and the girl’s dorm. No cable in individual rooms.
Starting Dates:
Rolling Admissions
| Student Population: | Grades: | ESL Programs: |
|---|---|---|
| Co-educational | 9-12, PG | Yes |
| School Uniform | Teacher/Student Ratio: | Number of Students: |
|---|---|---|
| No | 1:8 | 170 |
Sports:
- Alpine Skiing
- Climbing
- Crew
- Cycling
- Figure Skating
- Freestyle Skiing
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Mountaineering
- Nordic Skiing
- Rock Climbing
- Ski Jumping
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Tennis
Clubs:
Other Services Offered:
- Academic progress reports
- Airport transfer service
- Assistance in acquiring books and material
- Help with holiday accommodation
- Help with travel services during holidays
- Orientation service upon arrival
- Social progress reports
Partial List of College and University Acceptances:
- St. Lawrence University, Brown University, St. Michael’s College, Boston College, Middlebury, Colgate.
Closest International and Local Airports:
Albany International Airport
