Catholic college prep in West Hartford with specialized learning difference programs, small classes, and inclusive community for grades 9-12
Northwest Catholic High School is a Catholic college-preparatory high school serving grades 9–12 in West Hartford, CT. The school explicitly offers Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD Support, making it a resource for students with learning disabilities and attention challenges. With an average class size of 18 students and 63% of faculty holding advanced degrees, NWC provides structured academics alongside individualized support for students managing learning differences.
The school's academic foundation includes 17 AP courses, Honors options across all disciplines, and a four-year LEADS leadership curriculum designed to develop the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and imagination. Students with learning differences benefit from experienced school counselors who help build individualized course plans and provide ongoing support. The school's commitment to faith, respect, and community means students with special needs are integrated into a diverse peer group and participate in retreats, field trips, and extracurricular clubs including Unified Sports and Unified Theater programs that emphasize inclusion.
Tuition is $15,300 annually, with 52% of students receiving financial aid. Admission follows a rolling process. Parents interested in learning more about the school's specific learning difference accommodations, IEP support, and 504 plan implementation should contact Admissions Director Andrew Selig at (860) 236-4221 or visit northwestcatholic.org.
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students444
Class Size18:1 ratio
Tuition$15,300
Fin. Aid52% receive aid
Est.1961
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1961 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,300 |
| Tuition Notes | There is a separate schedule for tuition and fees for international students. |
| Total Students | 444 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 63 |
| Average Class Size | 18 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Andrew Selig |
| Admissions Associate | Cindy Fusco |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 52 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 30 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Diving · Field Hockey · Football · Golf · Ice Hockey · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Winter Track · Show More (1) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Art & Anime Club · Computer Club · Diversity Equity Unity Club · Literary Magazine · Math Team · Mock Trial · Model United Nations · Newspaper · Prayer Group · Pro-Life Club · Relay 4 Life · Robotics · Student Council · Yearbook · Arts and Music Programs: · Dramateurs · Empty Bowls · Unified Jazz · Unified Theater · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Ski Club · Unified Sports |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| School Calendar | www.northwestcatholic.org/about/calendar |
| Average SAT Score | 1213 |
Contact the school
(860) 236-422129 Wampanoag Drive, West Hartford, Connecticut 06117
www.northwestcatholic.org