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Cape Fear Academy

Private school 655 Students Grades PK-12

From the School

We are best known for college prep curriculum.


100% of graduates are accepted into 4-yr. colleges. Most high school students take at least 1 AP class and must take the national exam; more than 90% get college credit for their AP scores. Overall emphasis on developing critical thinking and organizational skills as well as self awareness about learning style preferences. Community services required. Extensive extracurricular opportunities.



Start time
08:00 AM

End time
03:20 AM

Transportation
None

Dress code
Dress code

Boarding school
Day school

Type of school
College preparatory

Coed
Coed

Colleges students typically attend after graduation
UNC-Chapel Hill

Student Demographics

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive.
White
89%
>
Two or more races
4%
>
Asian or Pacific Islander
4%
>
Hispanic
2%
>
Black
1%
>
Native American
<1%
>
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
>

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Neighborhood

 3900 College Road Wilmington, NC 28412

  School Leader : Ed Ellison

(910) 218-7178

Website

School leader email

Courses & Programs

The list below is a sample of available courses at this school.

AP Courses

  • AP 2-D Art and Design
  • AP 3-D Art and Design
  • AP Biology
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Chinese Language and Culture
  • AP Computer Science A
  • AP Computer Science Principles
  • AP Drawing
  • AP English Language and Composition
  • AP English Literature and Composition
  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP Human Geography
  • AP Macroeconomics
  • AP Microeconomics
  • AP Music Theory
  • AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
  • AP Physics C: Mechanics
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Research
  • AP Seminar
  • AP Spanish Language and Culture
  • AP Spanish Literature and Culture
  • AP Statistics
  • AP U.S. Government and Politics
  • AP U.S. History
  • AP World History: Modern

Academic programs

  • Honors classes

Art courses

  • Ceramics
  • Design
  • Drawing / Sketching
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Sculpture
  • Textiles
  • Video and film production

Music courses

  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
  • Theory
  • Vocal lessons / coaching

Performance arts courses

  • Drama

World language courses

  • Chinese - Mandarin
  • Spanish