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#189 of 404 private schools in NC

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Southeastern Autism Academy

School

3114 RANDALL PKWY STE 4, Wilmington, NC 28403

Private

Enrollment

32

Student-Teacher

4:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

North Carolina private schools

#189 of 404

In Wilmington

#3 of 15

public schools

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Southeastern Autism Academy

6.4/10

School in Wilmington · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Southeastern Autism Academy

Southeastern Autism Academy is a private school in Wilmington, NC. Southeastern Autism Academy serves approximately 32 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. Southeastern Autism Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 404 private schools in NC.

How it comparesOn par with NC schools
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • NC avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 32 students, Southeastern Autism Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 4:1 students to teachers, Southeastern Autism Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Southeastern Autism Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Southeastern Autism Academy compares to 44 public schools serving similar grades in Wilmington, NC

Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
This School
vs
14.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
32
This School
vs
567
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
6.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 78.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 18.8% vs 0%
Black 3.1% vs 0%
Southeastern Autism Academy Wilmington Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Southeastern Autism Academy (this school) 6.4
Forest Hills Global Elementary 3.4
Wilmington School of the Arts 8.6
Wilmington Preparatory Academy 5.9
Career Readiness Academy at Mosley PLC 6.9
A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des 6.5
R Freeman Sch of Engineering 2.5
Isaac M Bear Early College High School 7.3
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington 7.0
Edwin A Alderman Elementary 4.7
Winter Park Model Elementary 8.4
Lake Forest Academy 5.4
New Hanover High 4.2
Roland-Grise Middle 7.0
Williston Middle 3.6
The International School at Gregory 8.3
John T Hoggard High 7.4
College Park Elementary 3.4
Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington 7.0
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy 5.2
Sunset Park Elementary 5.4

Showing 20 of 44 schools. View all schools in Wilmington

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,121.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 35%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 1.7 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 32
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NC

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 78.1%
Hispanic 18.8%
Black 3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3114 RANDALL PKWY STE 4, Wilmington, NC 28403

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Southeastern Autism Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Wilmington School of the Arts (rated 8.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Winter Park Model Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, John T Hoggard High (rated 7.4/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Wilmington, see our Wilmington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
PATHWAYS MIDDLE AND HIGH Wilmington 0.0 mi 3.6
PEACE ROSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Wilmington 0.2 mi 5.4
HILL SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON Wilmington 0.3 mi 5.4
Forest Hills Global Elementary Wilmington 0.6 mi 3.4
Wilmington School of the Arts Wilmington 0.8 mi 8.6
Career Readiness Academy at Mosley PLC Wilmington 1.0 mi 6.9
Wilmington Preparatory Academy Wilmington 0.9 mi 5.9
PEACE ROSE MONTESSORI Wilmington 0.9 mi 6.4
R Freeman Sch of Engineering Wilmington 1.3 mi 2.5
A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des Wilmington 1.2 mi 6.5
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington Wilmington 1.6 mi 7.0
CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wilmington 1.4 mi 7.1
Edwin A Alderman Elementary Wilmington 1.6 mi 4.7
Isaac M Bear Early College High School Wilmington 1.4 mi 7.3
Roland-Grise Middle Wilmington 1.8 mi 7.0
Winter Park Model Elementary Wilmington 1.7 mi 8.4
Lake Forest Academy Wilmington 1.7 mi 5.4
New Hanover High Wilmington 1.8 mi 4.2
John T Hoggard High Wilmington 2.1 mi 7.4
Williston Middle Wilmington 1.8 mi 3.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 28403 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,988

Median Home Value

$337,600

Median Rent

$1,293/mo

Population

40,292

College Educated

47.6%

Homeownership

35.6%

Avg Commute

17.6 min

Poverty Rate

23.7%

Median Age

29.7

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School Rating
THE NEST ACADEMY Charlotte, NC 6.4
CALVARY EDUCATION CENTER Sanford, NC 6.3
REDEEMER PREPARATORY ACADEMY Statesville, NC 6.6
LEARN WITH THE BEST SCHOOL, INC. Raleigh, NC 6.1
SCHOLARS ACADEMY GIFTED AND ARTISTICALLY ELITE Cary, NC 6.8
DYNAMIC OPPORTUNITIES Raleigh, NC 6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Southeastern Autism Academy

What grades does Southeastern Autism Academy serve?

Southeastern Autism Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Southeastern Autism Academy?

Southeastern Autism Academy has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeastern Autism Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Southeastern Autism Academy is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Southeastern Autism Academy rank in NC?

Southeastern Autism Academy ranks #189 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Southeastern Autism Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Southeastern Autism Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Southeastern Autism Academy a private school?

Yes, Southeastern Autism Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Southeastern Autism Academy a religious school?

No, Southeastern Autism Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
43 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
33 Some Transit
Bike Score
70 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
32
Gender Split
84% M / 16% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.3 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
New Hanover County

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