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Facts and Figures

Northwood School by the numbers:

Enrollment 170 students   Average years of Experience  19
Grades 9-12/PG   Number of Alumni on the Faculty 8
Gender  Distribution 60% male,  40% female   % of Faculty with Advanced Degrees 50
Geographic Distribution 72% domestic,  28% International   Academic Support Available Yes
States Represented 20   Number of College Counselors 4
Countries Represented 15   Average Class Size 10
Student/Faculty ratio 6:1   Number of Athletic Teams 13
Number of Teaching  Faculty 30   Number of LEAP Courses Offered 13

Administration

Name Position Email
Michael Maher Head of School maherm@northwoodschool.com
Hans Cartensen Head of the Board of Trustees  
Teresa Brady Chief Financial Officer/Director of Human Resources bradyt@northwoodschool.com
Tom Broderick Associate Head of School broderickt@northwoodschool.com
Brad D'Arco Director of Admission darcob@northwoodschool.com
Marcy Fagan Director of LEAP Program faganm@northwoodschool.com
Don Mellor School Counselor mellord@northwoodschool.com
Alex Niefer Director of Advancement niefera@northwoodschool.com
Gino Riffle Dean of Students/Director of Athletics riffleg@northwoodschool.com
John Spear Director of College Counseling spearj@northwoodschool.com
Jill Walker Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs walkerj@northwoodschool.com
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