Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences

The Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences (WAAS) in Wilmington, North Carolina is an independent private school for academically motivated and gifted students in grades four through eight.
In partnership with supportive families, WAAS offers a challenging and nurturing environment for students of academic and personal promise.
WAAS fosters the abilities, imagination and motivation of each student so that he or she may grow academically and personally.
The Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences (WAAS) operates on the belief that children are successful in educational settings that are created to meet their specific needs. Meeting the middle school population's needs drives the school's format and structure; meeting each student's learning needs drives the daily lessons.
Making a positive difference in the middle school years makes a positive difference in the rest of the student's life.
The goals at WAAS are to create a learning environment that inspires and encourages students to become life long learners and help them to be confident and competent in all skills.

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Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
GIfted Students
Year Founded
1997

Student Body

Total Students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
20 students
Advanced Courses
Biology 1, Earth and Environmental, Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, Spanish 1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
WAAS Tshirts

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
A one time long term building maintenance fee is added to the first tuition. Depending on the grade of the student, it could range from $100.00 -$500.00. The price is determined by how long the student could attend our school.
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Beth Upton
Admissions Associate
Jill VanCleef

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
MathCounts, National History Day, Science Olympiad (Elementary and Middle School), Speech and Art Competitions, Writing

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Tennis Club (Male and Females)

School Notes

  • Wilmington Academy of Arts and Sciences (WAAS) serves students in grades 4-8 who are academically gifted and/or highly motivated. Typically, our students score 85-99% on the IOWA Assessments. WAAS students appreciate the fast paced, advanced and rigorous curriculum that prepares them for high school and college. If students attend all three years of middle school at WAAS, then they can earn up to five high school course credits. In addition to being an environment where success breeds success, students build and strengthen their skills in organization, time management, reading, writing, critical thinking, public speaking, technology and research.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences cost?
Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences's tuition is approximately $9,900 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences?
The acceptance rate of Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in North Carolina with low acceptance rates.
What is Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences's ranking?
Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences?
The application deadline for Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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WAAS has been a wonderful school for my son. Not only do the teachers challenge him and encourage him daily, but the lesson plans are often coordinated across the subjects. Lots of opportunities for field trips and contests, if you want. He will enter HS with a lot of credits already completed.
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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Wilmington, NC is $10,819 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Wilmington, NC is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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