Cary Academy

1500 N Harrison Avenue, Cary, NC, 27513-0275
Tel: (919)677-3873
Grades: 6 - 12 | 752 students
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Cary Academy is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school serving grades 6 - 12. Since it opened in 1997, Cary Academy has created a true learning community, one that prides itself on the pillars of the school's mission - discovery, innovation, collaboration and excellence.

School Overview:
Cary Academy
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Year Founded 1997
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004
Student Body
Total Students 752 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 29% (NC School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 83%
Average Class Size 16 students
Number of AP Courses 24 courses
Average SAT score 1300
Classroom dress code Casual
(no uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $19,700
% on Financial Aid 15%
Average Financial Aid Grant $12,000
Admissions Director Denise Goodman
Admissions Associate Tanya Lucas
Sports
Total Sports Offered 15 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Dance Field Hockey
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Wrestling

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Related School News:

  • Making connections - Durham Herald Sun
    posted on January 13, 2013 at 02:36:47 am
    Making connectionsDurham Herald SunA former Cary Academy history teacher, Goldberg plans to open the private program for middle school students ...
  • Charlotte-Area High School Basketball Update 01.11.13 - Charlotte Observer
    posted on January 12, 2013 at 06:06:40 am
    Charlotte-Area High School Basketball Update 01.11.13Charlotte ObserverProvidence Day girls junior Jatarie White scored her 1,000th point in a 44-38 win against Cary ...
  • School notes: Jan. 2 - Cary News
    posted on January 1, 2013 at 11:02:02 pm
    School notes: Jan. 2Cary NewsCary Academy debaters Hannah Hubbard, Nyal Patel, Alec Fischbein and Carrie Schellenberger also advanced ...

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Nearby Schools:

Cary Academy
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
Triangle Montessori Academy
Gr. K-3 | 1.9 mi. away
Cary Towne KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 2.5 mi. away
Heartwood Montessori School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-9 | 2.6 mi. away
Cardinal Gibbons High School
Gr. 9-12 | 2.8 mi. away

View all schools in: Cary, Wake County, Zip 27513

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