Overview

North Raleigh Christian Academy is Wake County's largest private school serving almost 1500 students. It is a college-preparatory institution providing excellence in academics, fine arts, and athletics. NRCA is known for its academic rigor, extracurriculuar activities (athletics, fine arts, clubs, etc.), and, most importantly, its spiritual focus. Test scores far exceed state and national norms. The Class of 2016 received over $4,000,000 in merit scholarships with 100% of the senior class going to colleges and universities. As a Christian institution, students are taught not only how to make a living, but how to make a life. Chapel, Bible classes, and Biblical integration into student life make NRCA distinctively Christian. NRCA is raising up a generation of students who will make a difference and impact their society for Christ.
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Official information of North Raleigh Christian Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool

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B Matriculation
B- Academics
B Extracurricular activities
A- Community
B Reviews
A- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: K-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Day S. Tuition: $10,788
# of Students: 1,542
Teacher:Student: 1:10
International Student: 5%
AP Courses: 12
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 30%
SAT: 1194/1600
#269

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Harvard College 1
#3 Columbia University 1
#6 Stanford University 1
#12 Duke University 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#28 Wake Forest University 1
#30 New York University 1
#34 University of Rochester 1
#35 University of California: Irvine 1
#35 University of California: San Diego 1
#58 University of Washington 1
#80 North Carolina State University 1
#88 Elon University 1
Parsons The New School for Design 1
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AP Courses

(Total 12)
English Literature and Composition
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
United States History
Calculus BC
Computer Science Principles
English Literature and Composition
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
United States History
Calculus BC
Computer Science Principles
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
United States Government and Politics
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Sports

(Total 14)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 7)
Band
Dance
Drama
Music
Graphic Design
Art
Design
Band
Dance
Drama
Music
Graphic Design
Art
Design
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 11)
Art Club
Castle Crazies
Chemistry Club (CHEM CLUB)
Culture Club
eSports Club
FCA
HOSA: Future Health Professionals
National English Honor Society
Photo Club
Robotics
Art Club
Castle Crazies
Chemistry Club (CHEM CLUB)
Culture Club
eSports Club
FCA
HOSA: Future Health Professionals
National English Honor Society
Photo Club
Robotics
Youth and Government
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1996
Religious Affiliation: Christian

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: SAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 10)
4.6/ 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

Q&A

(Total 17)
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Frequently Ask Questions about North Raleigh Christian Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about North Raleigh Christian Academy.
North Raleigh Christian Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Raleigh, North Carolina, US. It was founded 1996 , and currently has about 1542 students, 5.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.nrcaknights.com.
02.
Does North Raleigh Christian Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
North Raleigh Christian Academy is offering 12 AP courses.

North Raleigh Christian Academy also have 30% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do North Raleigh Christian Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2018-2020, some students attended Harvard College, Columbia University, Stanford University, Duke University and University of California: Los Angeles.
04.
What is the application requirement for North Raleigh Christian Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, North Raleigh Christian 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 North Raleigh Christian Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for North Raleigh Christian Academy in 2024 is $10,788, 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 sdial@nrcaknights.com .
06.
Where is North Raleigh Christian Academy located?
North Raleigh Christian Academy is located in the State of North Carolina of USA. The closest major city is Raleigh, which is about 8 miles away from school. Most families can choose Raleigh-Durham International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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How popular is North Raleigh Christian Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, North Raleigh Christian Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 251 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also North Raleigh Christian Academy has been favorited by 73 users.
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How to start with an application with North Raleigh Christian Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about North Raleigh Christian Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit North Raleigh Christian Academy’s official site: http://www.nrcaknights.com or call them at 919-573-7900.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to North Raleigh Christian Academy?
Yes, here are few: Ravenscroft School, St. Davids School and Saint Mary's School.

The closest major city is Raleigh. You can find out more schools near Raleigh here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for North Raleigh Christian Academy?
The overall rating for North Raleigh Christian Academy is B.

The section ratings of North Raleigh Christian Academy are:
B for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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