Coastal Christian High School vs. Cape Fear Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Coastal Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Cape Fear Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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AP Courses
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Extracurriculars
School History
Overview
Our mission is to provide excellence in academics, fine arts, and athletics while instilling biblical truth in the hearts and minds of its students.
Cape Fear Academy offers unparalleled educational opportunities and experiences, building the foundation for a lifetime of learning and future success.
Exceptional faculty partner with families to know, love, and challenge each unique student.
CFA is a close-knit, inclusive learning community where every person is respected and valued for both who they are and who they will become.
Grades Offered
9-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
n/a
1967
Students Body
Total Students
300 students
717 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
48
Kindergarten Students
-
36
Grade 1 Students
-
39
Grade 2 Students
-
40
Grade 3 Students
-
50
Grade 4 Students
-
39
Grade 5 Students
-
41
Grade 6 Students
-
47
Grade 7 Students
-
77
Grade 8 Students
-
59
Grade 9 Students
70
62
Grade 10 Students
72
54
Grade 11 Students
78
61
Grade 12 Students
80
64
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
92 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
48%
Average Class Size
n/a
20
Number of AP Classes
10
25
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:8
Average SAT score
1300
1259
Average ACT score
33
27
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Some requirements based on grade level.)
(Some requirements based on grade level.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,510
$22,750
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition for 2023–24:
PreK and Kindergarten: $15,200
Grades 1 & 2: $17,850
Grades 3 – 5: $19,925
Grades 6 – 8: $21,900
Grades 9 - 12: $22,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Admissions Director
Lisa Edwards
Nelda Nutter
Admissions Associate
n/a
Alison Reid
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
38
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Modern Music Masters Tri-M, National Art Honor Society, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Outreach 360: Local and International Missions
Automotive Club, BETA Club (community service), Book Club, Broadcasting Club, CFA Pride (LGBTQ+ Affinity Group), CFA Skate Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Cooking Club, Debate Team, Diversity Club, Gaming Team, Global Connections, Green Club, Head of School Advisory Club, High Tide, Improv Club, International Club, LEGO Robotics Team, Mock Trial, Model United Nations UN, National History Day, National Honor Society, National Ocean Sciences Bowl, Outreach Service Club, Photography Club, Robotics Team, Spanish Club, Spike Ball Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Student Government, The FEAR, Women's Leadership Club, Yearbook, Young Democrats, Young Republicans, Youth and Government