Cape Fear Academy

3900 S College Road, Wilmington, NC, 28412-0284
Tel: (910)791-0287
Grades: PK - 12 | 601 students
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Cape Fear Academy is southeastern North Carolina's only college preparatory day school for grades PK-12. With an emphasis on critical thinking skills, teachers use both traditional and innovative methodologies to instill a solid base of knowledge in Cape Fear Academy students while developing their ability to apply this to new information. Students value their close relationships with faculty and the many opportunities to participate in sports, drama, music, art, community service, and extracurricular clubs.

School Overview:
Cape Fear Academy
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1967
Student Body
Total Students 601 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 7% (NC School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 54%
Average Class Size 15 students
Number of AP Courses 11 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Average SAT score 1193
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(some requirements based on grade level)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $14,000
Tuition Notes 3 payment plans (1-pymt, 2-pymt, mnthly) Base tuition:
% on Financial Aid 25%
Admissions Director Carla Whitwell
Admissions Associate Alison Reid
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Cross Country Field Hockey
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Surf Team Swimming
Tennis Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 13 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Astronomy Club Chess Club
Cooking Club Habitat for Humanity Club
International Club National Honor Society
Outreach Service Club Photography Club
Student Government Students Against Destructive Decisions
Young Democrats Young Republicans
Youth Legislature

School Notes:

    • 100% acceptance into four-year colleges and universities.
    • 90% of the Upper School students take at least one AP course. All who take the course must take the exam. 75% are eligible to receive college credit for their exam score.

    Profile last updated: 12/17/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Cape Fear Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
New Horizons Elementary School
Gr. K-5 | 0.2 mi. away
Coastal Christian High School Inc
Gr. 9-12 | 1.2 mi. away
Noah's Ark Children's Center
Gr. K | 1.8 mi. away
Myrtle Grove Christian School
Gr. K-9 | 2.5 mi. away

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