Waterview Learning Academy vs. Cape Fear Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Cape Fear Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
Overview
Waterview Learning Academy serves 48 students in grades 6-12, is a member of the Institute for Independent Education and the National Independent Private Schools Association.
The student:teacher of Waterview Learning Academy is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
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
6-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
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1967
Students Body
Total Students
48 students
717 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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48
Kindergarten Students
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36
Grade 1 Students
-
39
Grade 2 Students
-
40
Grade 3 Students
-
50
Grade 4 Students
-
39
Grade 5 Students
-
41
Grade 6 Students
3
47
Grade 7 Students
1
77
Grade 8 Students
-
59
Grade 9 Students
8
62
Grade 10 Students
11
54
Grade 11 Students
10
61
Grade 12 Students
15
64
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
92 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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48%
Average Class Size
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20
Number of AP Classes
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25
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:8
Average SAT score
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1259
Average ACT score
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27
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(Some requirements based on grade level.)
(Some requirements based on grade level.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$22,750
Tuition Notes
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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
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78%
Admissions Director
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Nelda Nutter
Admissions Associate
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Alison Reid
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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13
Sports
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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38
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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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