Arendell Parrott Academy

1901 Dobbs Farm Road, Kinston, NC, 28504-0285
Tel: (252)522-4222
Grades: PK - 12 | 831 students
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Arendell Parrott Academy is an independent, coeducation, nonsectarian college preparatory day school enrolling 745+ students in grades TK - 12.  Arendell Parrott Academy is the largest independent school in eastern North Carolina serving students from a twelve county area that includes Lenoir, Pitt, Craven, Wayne, Onslow and surrounding counties.  An honor code and student code of conduct govern both the social and academic conduct of all students.  Admission is selective, based upon the applicant's testing results, achievement, scholastic record and character.  The Academy admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin.

School Overview:
Arendell Parrott Academy
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1964
Student Body
Total Students 831 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 10% (NC School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 15:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 20 students
Number of AP Courses 14 courses
Advanced Courses
Art - Design 2D & 3D Art - Drawing
Biology Calculus AB
Chemistry English Language & Composition
English Literature & Composition Environmental Science
Music Theory Psychology
Statistics U. S. History
U.S. Government & Politics World History
Average SAT score 1806
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $9,500
Tuition Notes Need-based financial aid is available.
Acceptance Rate 80%
Admissions Director Julie Rogers
Admissions Associate Terah Archie
Sports
Total Sports Offered 14 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Dance Field Hockey
Football Golf
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 12 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chorus Dance Team
Guitar Math Team
Middle School Council National Beta Club (Jr. & Sr.)
Orchestra Quiz Bowl
SERV - Student Service Organization Science Olympiad
Student Government Association Theatre

School Notes:

  • Arendell Parrott Academy upholds a tradition of fostering each student’s intellectual, creative, social, physical, and moral development in a positive and challenging educational community. Arendell Parrott Academy is a unit school providing an educational environment which nurtures the student—assisting each individual in reaching his or her full potential. Realizing the significant role of self-esteem, the Academy focuses primarily on the stimulation of maximum intellectual development in a positive learning environment. In acquiring a knowledge base, students are given the opportunity to apply critical and reflective thinking and to engage in learning activities which promote the development of their natural curiosity. With well-qualified and compassionate faculty and staff working in partnership with parents, the students develop morally, emotionally, socially, and physically, enabling them to appreciate and accept the responsibilities of membership in the community and society. As preparation for accepting their individual responsibilities, students receive a liberal arts education with skills to become mature individuals who can make responsible decisions.

    • Profile last updated: 07/11/2011

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Nearby Schools:

Arendell Parrott Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Bethel Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 2 mi. away
Mt Calvary Christian Academy
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 8.5 mi. away
Nova Five Points Day School
Gr. K | 8.6 mi. away
Nova Behavioral Healthcare - Five Points
Gr. 6-11 | 8.6 mi. away
Child Time
Gr. PK-K | 13.6 mi. away

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