St. David's School vs. North Raleigh Christian Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
St. David's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
North Raleigh Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
St. David's is an independent school in the Episcopal school tradition that prepares young men and women for college and life by challenging them to excel in the vital areas of faith, virtue, and knowledge.
North Raleigh Christian Academy is Wake County's largest private school serving over 1500 students.
It is a college-preparatory institution providing excellence in academics, fine arts, and athletics.
NRCA is known for its academic rigor, extracurricular activities (athletics, fine arts, clubs, etc.), and, most importantly, its spiritual focus.
Test scores far exceed state and national norms. The Class of 2022 received over $17.5 million in merit scholarships with 100% of the senior class going to colleges and universities.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Year Founded
1972
1996
Students Body
Total Students
653 students
1542 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
21
15
Kindergarten Students
43
99
Grade 1 Students
47
105
Grade 2 Students
50
92
Grade 3 Students
39
116
Grade 4 Students
52
113
Grade 5 Students
38
125
Grade 6 Students
59
121
Grade 7 Students
60
116
Grade 8 Students
69
120
Grade 9 Students
48
136
Grade 10 Students
39
128
Grade 11 Students
57
127
Grade 12 Students
31
129
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
120 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
56%
30%
Average Class Size
12
19
Number of AP Classes
20
17
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:13
Average SAT score
1244
1114
Average ACT score
26
23
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(uniforms in grades PK-4; business casual wear for middle and upper school)
(uniforms in grades PK-4; business casual wear for middle and upper school)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / Feb. 15 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$9,490
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $11,800 - $26,700
Tuition cost reflexes high school. NRCA has staggered tuition across grades.
There are two payment plans: Full payment with a 2% discount, and 12-monthly installments.
% on Financial Aid
24%
3%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$2,500
Admissions Director
Virginia Matthews
Susan Dial
Admissions Associate
Trey Walker
Tonya Hayward
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
18
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Choir, Honor Council, Intramurals, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Prefect Council, Student Council, Theater Production, Visual Arts
25 Middle & High School Clubs, 44 Sports Teams, Art, Band, Choir, Dance & Drama, High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Middle School Fellow of Christian Athletes, Student Council, Theatre, Worship Teams, Youth and Government