Cape Fear Academy
3900 S College Road, Wilmington, NC, 28412-0284 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (910)791-0287
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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 CFA 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. ...read more  

School Overview:
Cape Fear Academy
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1967
County New Hanover County, NC
Student Body
Total Students 563 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( NC ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 4% 18%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 18 students
Kind - 38 students
Grade 1 - 39 students
Grade 2 - 30 students
Grade 3 - 40 students
Grade 4 - 39 students
Grade 5 - 40 students
Grade 6 - 48 students
Grade 7 - 51 students
Grade 8 - 54 students
Grade 9 - 42 students
Grade 10 - 54 students
Grade 11 - 46 students
Grade 12 - 43 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 45 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 36%
Average Class Size 18
Number of AP Courses 12
Average SAT score 1210
This School ( NC ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:13 1:9
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $12,000
% on Financial Aid 15%
Headmaster John Meehl
Admissions Director Susan Harrell
 
Sports:    
Total Sports Offered 12

Sports
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryField Hockey
GolfLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
Surf TeamSwimming
TennisVolley Ball
 
Extracurricular:    
Total Extracurricular Organizations 14

Extracurriculars
Youth LegislatureYoung Republicans
Young DemocratsStudents Against Destructive Decisions
Student GovernmentPhotography Club
Outreach Service ClubNational Honor Society
International ClubHabitat for Humanity Club
Cooking ClubChess Club
Astronomy ClubAnimation Club
 
School Notes:
  • 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 CFA 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 Zip Code:
About This Zip Code ( 28412 )
School Zip ( 28412 ) ( NC ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 23,510 people 8,047,333 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 38% 24%
Population Average Age 36 years old 35 years old
Average Household Size 2.3 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $41,877 $43,285
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.4 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 18 years old 31 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (28412)



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% Owning / % Renting 66% / 34% 65% / 35%
 
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  Nearby Schools:

1. Myrtle Grove Christian School - 310 students - view location
2. New Covenant Christian School - 17 students - view location
3. Sonshine Academy - 7 students - view location
4. Wilmington Christian Academy - 522 students - view location
5. Emmanuel Christian Academy - 32 students - view location
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