About Northwest Academy
Northwest Academy is a residential, co-educational high school offering a range of classes that enable your 17-year-old to earn two-years of traditional core academic credits in one calendar year. Through a customized plan of counseling and hands-on learning experiences, your child can catch up academically and address the issues that have caused them to fall behind. Your 17-year-old will develop the motivation, confidence, and skills to set college and career goals, and to assume the responsibilities of a young adult, capable of living independently.
Customized curriculum
A multidisciplinary faculty team made up of a teacher, counselor, clinician, and
family services coordinator regularly assesses your child and a personalized plan is designed to meet your son or daughter's individual needs.
Clinical support
Students receive individual and group therapeutic support by one of our master's-level clinical therapists. In addition, your child will participate in emotional and personal-growth experiences designed to enhance their range of emotional comprehension and expression. Chemical dependency educational services are also available.
Safe and supportive environment
NWA provides a structured, nurturing, and safe learning environment where drugs, sex, and violence are not allowed.
Personalized attention
Our staff-to-student ratio is 1 to 8, allowing us to pay close attention to the unique needs and progress of your child.
Success
More than 100 students have graduated from our 12-month program since August 2002. Of these, 75 percent were 18 years old, making their own decision to stay and complete the program.
Higher education
Eighty percent of our graduates go on to higher education, applying to college while at NWA with assistance from our educational services coordinator.
Parent support and education
A comprehensive program including personal-growth seminars, parent conferences, and parent support groups enable you to learn and grow alongside your child.
