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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School History
Overview
Waterview Learning Academy in Wilmington, NC serves 78 students in grades 6 through 12 in a nonsectarian, midsize city community.
The school has a studentâteacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 10 fullâtime teachers.
Waterview Learning Academy is affiliated with the Institute for Independent Education and the National Independent Private Schools Association.
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Grades Offered
6-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Year Founded
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1967
Students Body
Total Students
78 students
826 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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53
Kindergarten Students
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53
Grade 1 Students
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48
Grade 2 Students
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50
Grade 3 Students
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47
Grade 4 Students
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58
Grade 5 Students
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45
Grade 6 Students
3
62
Grade 7 Students
6
82
Grade 8 Students
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72
Grade 9 Students
16
54
Grade 10 Students
16
68
Grade 11 Students
22
59
Grade 12 Students
15
75
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
120 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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60%
Average Class Size
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16
Number of AP Classes
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25
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
Average SAT score
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1277
Average ACT score
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29
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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$23,952
Tuition Notes
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Tuition for 2026–27:
PreK and Kindergarten: $19,300
Grades 1 & 2: $21,950
Grades 3 – 5: $24,025
Grades 6 – 8: $26,000
Grades 9 - 12: $26,850
% on Financial Aid
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11%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$10,321
Acceptance Rate
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73%
Admissions Director
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Lindsey Boden
Admissions Associate
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Alison Reid
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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58
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Cooking Club
Club or Organization:
Automotive ClubBETA Club (community service)
Broadcasting ClubChemistry Club
Chess ClubCompetitive Robotics
Debate TeamDECA
FBLAFilm Club
Fishing ClubGaming Club
Habitat for HumanityHOSA Future Health Professionals
International Thespian SocietyInvesting Club
Jazz ClubJesus Club
LEGO Robotics TeamMagic the Gathering Club
MindworksMock Trial
Model United Nations UNNational Honor Society
Open Minds ClubPeer Mentors
Student AmbassadorsStudent Government
Surfrider Organization ClubTutoring Club
Women's Leadership ClubYearbook
Youth and Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Acting & DirectingAP Art & Design
AP Music TheoryApp Design
BandCeramics
Drawing and PaintingFilmmaking
graphic designHigh Tide Literary Magazine
photographyPublications
Technical TheaterTheatre
Video Game DesignVocal Ensemble
Woodworking
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Beach VolleyballDance
Fitness & ConditioningPICKLEBALL CLUB
Theatre MovementWeightlifting
Wiffle Ball Club