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Overview

Cape Fear Academy is southeastern North Carolina's only college preparatory day school for grades PK-12. With an emphasis on critical thinking skills, teachers use both traditional and innovative methodologies to instill a solid base of knowledge in Cape Fear Academy students while developing their ability to apply this to new information. Students value their close relationships with faculty and the many opportunities to participate in sports, drama, music, art, community service, and extracurricular clubs.
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Official information of Cape Fear Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool
Day S. Grades: PK-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $18,275
# of Students: 600
Teacher:Student: 1:8
International Student: N/A
AP Courses: 16
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 54%
SAT: 1805/2400

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Harvard College 1
#3 Yale University 1
#4 Stanford University 1
#8 Duke University 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#26 University of Virginia 1
#27 Wake Forest University 1
#30 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#34 College of William and Mary 1
LAC #9 United States Naval Academy 1
#47 Penn State University Park 1
#70 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 16)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Music Theory
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Music Theory
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Studio Art: Drawing
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
Chemistry
Psychology
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 8)
Surf Club
Green Club
Diversity Club
Book and Vinyl Club
Math Team
International Experience
Judiciary
Student Government Association (SGA)
Surf Club
Green Club
Diversity Club
Book and Vinyl Club
Math Team
International Experience
Judiciary
Student Government Association (SGA)
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Contact Info

Official website
3900 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
910-791-0287
info@capefearacademy.org
North Carolina

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1967
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 7)
4.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about Cape Fear Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Cape Fear Academy.
Cape Fear Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Raleigh, North Carolina, US. It was founded 1967, and currently has about 600 students, -1.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.capefearacademy.org.
02.
Does Cape Fear Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Cape Fear Academy is offering 16 AP courses.

Cape Fear Academy also have 54% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Cape Fear Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2012-2015, some students attended Princeton University, Harvard College, Yale University, Stanford University and Duke University.
04.
What is the application requirement for Cape Fear Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Cape Fear Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Cape Fear Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Cape Fear Academy in 2024 is $18,275, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at info@capefearacademy.org .
06.
Where is Cape Fear Academy located?
Cape Fear Academy is located in the State of North Carolina of USA. The closest major city is Raleigh, which is about 118 miles away from school. Most families can choose Raleigh-Durham International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Cape Fear Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Cape Fear Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 609 for all US schools.

Also Cape Fear Academy has been favorited by 11 users.
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How to start with an application with Cape Fear Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Cape Fear Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Cape Fear Academy’s official site: http://www.capefearacademy.org or call them at 910-791-0287.
09.
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