Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences

6201 Myrtle Grove Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28409-0284
Tel: (910)392-3139
Grades: 5 - 9 | 59 students
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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.

School Overview:
Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 5 - 9
Year Founded 1997
Student Body
Total Students 59 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 14% (NC School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 15 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Admission Deadline None / Rolling

Nearby Schools:

Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences
Gr. 5-9 | 0 mi. away
Myrtle Grove Christian School
Gr. K-9 | 1.3 mi. away
Cape Fear Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 3.7 mi. away
New Horizons Elementary School
Gr. K-5 | 3.9 mi. away
Noah's Ark Children's Center
Gr. K | 4.4 mi. away
Coastal Christian High School Inc
Gr. 9-12 | 4.6 mi. away

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