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Waccamaw Academy

623 Warrior Trail Pob 507, Whiteville, NC, 28472-0284 -

School Notes Overview:

Waccamaw Academy is an independent, co-educational, non-discriminatory, state approved day school. The academy offers rewarding and challenging opportunities for students begining with a pre-school program for four year-olds and up through the twelfth grade. Our school enviornment encourages parental, faculty, and community involvement demonstrating a sence of home and the family. Waccamaw Academy believes in a positive approach to learning in a disciplined, yet friendly atmosphere that encourages creative thinking, development of self-esteem, and nuturance of potentials. Waccamaw Academy is committed to the well being of each student physically, socially, and emotionally, through a program that promotes physical activity, encourages respect for other, and provides oportunities for healthy social growth and maturity. ...

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School Overview:

	Waccamaw Academy
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	Columbus County, NC
Student Body
Total Students	204 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	2%	18%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 11 students
	Kind - 20 students
	Grade 1 - 16 students
	Grade 2 - 11 students
	Grade 3 - 23 students
	Grade 4 - 10 students
	Grade 5 - 20 students
	Grade 6 - 11 students
	Grade 7 - 8 students
	Grade 8 - 18 students
	Grade 9 - 9 students
	Grade 10 - 12 students
	Grade 11 - 10 students
	Grade 12 - 25 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	16 teachers
	This School	(NC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

Waccamaw Academy is an independent, co-educational, non-discriminatory, state approved day school. The academy offers rewarding and challenging opportunities for students begining with a pre-school program for four year-olds and up through the twelfth grade. Our school enviornment encourages parental, faculty, and community involvement demonstrating a sence of home and the family. Waccamaw Academy believes in a positive approach to learning in a disciplined, yet friendly atmosphere that encourages creative thinking, development of self-esteem, and nuturance of potentials. Waccamaw Academy is committed to the well being of each student physically, socially, and emotionally, through a program that promotes physical activity, encourages respect for other, and provides oportunities for healthy social growth and maturity.
Profile last updated: 02/15/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (28472)	School Zip (28472)	(NC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	18,960 people	8,047,333 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	21%	24%
Population Average Age	37 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$27,105	$43,285
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.4 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	35 years old	31 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	73% / 27%	65% / 35%