Wilmington Academy Of Arts Sciences

6201 Myrtle Grove Rd., Wilmington, NC, 28409-0284 - View a map of this schoolMap

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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 goal at WAAS is to create a learning environment that will do just that....

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School Overview:

 
Wilmington Academy Of Arts Sciences
School Type Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 4 - 8
Year Founded 1997
County New Hanover County, NC
Student Body
Total Students 60 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NC) School Avg.
% Students of Color 5% 30%
Students by Grade
Grade 4 - 6 students
Grade 5 - 6 students
Grade 6 - 16 students
Grade 7 - 18 students
Grade 8 - 14 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 6 teachers
Average Class Size 15
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(NC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • 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 goal at WAAS is to create a learning environment that will do just that.
  • Profile last updated: 07/13/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (28409)
School Zip (28409)
(NC) State Average
Population (Approximate) 26,376 people 8,047,333 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 47% 24%
Population Average Age 40 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.6 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $59,100 $43,285
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.4 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 23 years old 31 years old
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Zipcode (28409)


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% Owning / % Renting 88% / 12% 65% / 35%

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