Northwood School vs. Mountain Lake Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Northwood School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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School History
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Overview
Northwood School is a nationally recognized private boarding and day school located in the world-renowned Olympic destination of Lake Placid, New York.
Founded in 1905, Northwood School is among the nation`s top boarding schools for quality education, elite sport, college placement, and innovative educational programming. Northwood's student body is comprised of 190+ students from around the United States and the world, 85% of whom live on campus.Northwood School boasts a student to faculty ratio of 5:1, with an average class size of 10 students.
Mountain Lake Academy serves 38 students in grades 8-12. The student:teacher of Mountain Lake Academy is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
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Year Founded
1905
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Students Body
Total Students
185 students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
All-boys
% Students of Color
27%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
10
Grade 9 Students
20
7
Grade 10 Students
40
7
Grade 11 Students
60
7
Grade 12 Students
65
7
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
8 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
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Average Class Size
10
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Number of AP Classes
10
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:5
Average SAT score
1100
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Average ACT score
24
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Khaki pants and collared shirts)
(Khaki pants and collared shirts)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$63,860
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Tuition Notes
$63,860 Boarding
$45,000 Day
$1,700 International Student Fee
$4,700 ESL
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% on Financial Aid
55%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$40,000
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Acceptance Rate
55%
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Admissions Director
Gino Riffle
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Admissions Associate
Elenor Mandigo
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
20
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band Program, Black Student Union, Community Service Club, Drama Club, International Student Council, Intramural Soccer, Outing Club, Recreational Skiing, Robotics Team, Sustainability Club, Yearbook Committee
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