COASTAL PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Coastal Preparatory Academy is a public charter elementary school that is part of the American Leadership Academy-Coastal school district, located in Wilmington, NC with about 511 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Coastal Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Coastal Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving students in grades K–8. The school operates with a focus on academic rigor and character development, utilizing a curriculum designed to prepare students for future success in high school and beyond. By emphasizing small class sizes and a structured learning environment, the academy aims to provide a personalized educational experience that addresses the individual needs of its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Coastal Preparatory Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between parents, teachers, and students. The school promotes a culture of mutual respect and high expectations, encouraging students to take an active role in their education. With its commitment to holistic growth, the academy seeks to cultivate not only skilled scholars but also responsible, well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute positively to the Wilmington community.

For more information, contact Coastal Preparatory Academy at (910) 839-0012 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1135 Pandion Dr
Wilmington, NC 28411
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COASTAL PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Charter school in Wilmington, NC with about 511 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
NC State Board of Education
Total Students:
511
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 511 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COASTAL PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.1%
Two or more races
6.8%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Asian
1.8%
Black or African American
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.