Cape Fear Academy

Cape Fear Academy

1. Founded in 1967, Cape Fear Academy is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. It boasts a picturesque 47-acre campus nestled by mountains and water, with nearby universities including Duke University and North Carolina State University.
2. The boys' tennis team has won the North Carolina state championship for 5 consecutive years. In addition, since its establishment, the school has achieved 25 state championships and 26 runner-up titles.
3. Engineering Certificate Program (ECP): Students enrolled in this program, in addition to electives and required courses, must also complete a research and design project lasting one semester (preferably one year), among other requirements. Students receive a CFA Engineering Certificate and diploma upon completion.
4. Outstanding Arts Program: Over the past 15 years, the high school department has earned numerous accolades in North Carolina drama competitions with its one-act plays, winter dramas, and spring musicals. It is the only high school in North Carolina to perform in the historic Thalian Hall.
5. The school's college matriculation is exceptional: 100% of graduates enroll in universities, and 80% of students are admitted to their top-choice schools. The Class of 2023 matriculated to institutions such as Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, New York University, Brown University, Duke University, and more.

Cape Fear Academy, founded in 1967, is a North Carolina school offering personalized and accelerated learning options from PK-12th grade with AP courses, preparing students for the best colleges and careers. The dynamic, multifaceted curriculum develops executive functions and advanced thinking skills, which are hallmarks of CFA students. Top SAT and AP test scores, along with an excellent college planning and placement program, result in four out of five graduates gaining admission to their top-choice universities, including many of America's leading colleges and universities.

School Advantages:

1. Academic Excellence: Cape Fear Academy's average SAT scores exceed local, state, and national levels.

2. Accreditation: CFA is accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), and is a member of NCAIS.

3. Emphasis on Leadership Development: By integrating leadership qualities into our academic, advisory, and extracurricular activities, and by teaching behaviors, instilling confidence, recognizing achievements, and championing the best leader each student can become.

4. International Experience: Students can travel and participate in exchange programs to Germany, France, Italy, and Austria.

5. Excellent Arts Program: Cape Fear Academy's award-winning Fine Arts department, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and leading technology, offers students countless artistic opportunities to ignite their passion for art.