WHY NORTHWEST ACADEMY

• As a public school academy, there is no cost for your child to attend.
• Low student to teacher ratios ensure your child's education is never neglected.
• Convenient location in downtown Charlevoix the Beautiful.
• ALL Northwest Academy's educators are highly qualified under the guidelines of the No Child Left Behind Act.

EXCITEMENT

Northwest Academy and more than 200 fellow charter schools have consistently grown by filling the void left by the traditional eduation establishment.

Since our educators answer to parents and pupils - not unions - your child's eduation will never be held hostage.

EXCELLENCE

From world-class musicians to masters level mathematicians, our close-knit staff will always treat you like family.

EXPECT MORE

• 95% of students 2006-2007 met proficiencies in one or more MEAP subject areas.
• 11 years of First Division ratings at district and state solo/ensemble festivals.
• Six years of First Division ratings at district and state band festivals.
• Sudent artwork requested for display by Crooked Tree Arts Center.
• Our graduates have excelled in diplomatic service, medicine, music and college sports.

OUR MISSION

Meeting and surpassing the state's rigorous requirements by providing individualized education in all subjects to all students.

ABOUT NWA

Northwest Academy seeks to provide a top-notch educational program while working with each student to develop his or her strengths. We instill our students with the confidence they need to succeed in today's world.

MWA was chartered in 1996 by Saginaw Valley State University, who had a vision to provide Charlevoix children with an exemplary education by engaging students in the educational process.