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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Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
Overview
Waterview Learning Academy serves 78 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 8:1 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
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Year Founded
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1967
Students Body
Total Students
78 students
800 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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61
Kindergarten Students
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41
Grade 1 Students
-
45
Grade 2 Students
-
45
Grade 3 Students
-
51
Grade 4 Students
-
42
Grade 5 Students
-
40
Grade 6 Students
3
74
Grade 7 Students
6
70
Grade 8 Students
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64
Grade 9 Students
16
67
Grade 10 Students
16
59
Grade 11 Students
22
77
Grade 12 Students
15
64
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
140 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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60%
Average Class Size
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18
Number of AP Classes
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25
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
6:1
Average SAT score
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1287
Average ACT score
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28
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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$22,375
Tuition Notes
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Tuition for 2025–26:
PreK and Kindergarten: $18,050
Grades 1 & 2: $20,700
Grades 3 – 5: $22,775
Grades 6 – 8: $24,750
Grades 9 - 12: $25,600
% on Financial Aid
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10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$15,004
Acceptance Rate
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75%
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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38
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Cooking ClubYoung Republicans
Club or Organization:
Automotive ClubBETA Club (community service)
Book ClubBroadcasting Club
CFA Pride (LGBTQ+ Affinity Group)CFA Skate Club
Chess ClubCoding Club
Debate TeamDiversity Club
Gaming TeamGlobal Connections
Green ClubHead of School Advisory Club
High TideImprov Club
International ClubLEGO Robotics Team
Mock TrialModel United Nations UN
National History DayNational Honor Society
National Ocean Sciences BowlOutreach Service Club
Photography ClubRobotics Team
Spanish ClubSpike Ball Club
Student AmbassadorsStudent Council
Student GovernmentThe FEAR
Women's Leadership ClubYearbook
Young DemocratsYouth and Government