Discover for Yourself

Northwest Catholic has a personalized, friendly, and organized admissions process. We guide prospective students and their families through the admissions journey so they can discover for themselves if NWC is the right fit. Throughout the entire process, we strive to answer every question and allay every concern as we know the decision to attend an independent high school is monumental and lasting.

We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2025!

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Required Application Materials

STEP ONE: Visit Us

Schedule a Tour

As you journey through the admissions process with us, we invite your family to visit our campus!  Campus tours serve as a great opportunity for prospective students and parents to explore our campus, ask questions, and learn more about our community together.

SCHEDULE A TOUR

STEP TWO: Application

Northwest Catholic High School welcomes all prospective students entering 9th, 10th, and 11th grades to apply now for the 2025-2026 school year.

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STEP THREE: Placement Exam

Northwest Catholic High School Placement Exam

All prospective 8th grade students interested in attending NWC in the fall must complete a Northwest Catholic Placement Exam as part of the application process. 

Registraton for this exam is located in the "Placement Exam" tab within the application.

The Northwest Catholic Placement Exam has been developed by our English and Math department faculty to best measure basic verbal and quantitative skills in reading comprehension, language, and math.  Results are used to guide appropriate academic course selection for all incoming freshmen. 

  • The exam takes approximately 2 hours and is broken up into sections with breaks in between. Refreshments will be provided during breaks.
  • #2 pencils will be provided.
  • Students may bring a personal water bottle.
  • Phones will be collected in designated holding stations for the duration of the test.
  • Calculators are not permitted.

Please contact our Admissions Office with any questions:

[email protected]

STEP FOUR: Interview

An interview may be required as part of the application process.  Invitations to interview will be sent once all application materials have been reviewed.

STEP FIVE: Apply for Financial Aid

FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment will be conducting the financial need analysis for Northwest Catholic High School for families who have applied for the 2025-2026 school year.  Families applying for financial aid will need to complete an application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment.  When submitting your FACTS application you will be asked for the following:

  • Copies of your 2023 Federal tax forms including all supporting tax schedules.
  • Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and TANF.

All supporting documentation can be uploaded in pdf or jpeg format online.

If you have questions or concerns about the application process, you may speak with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 866-441-4637.

Contact the Admissions Office

Claire Boers
Assistant Director of Admissions
[email protected]   |   860-236-4221 x161