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Southeastern Autism Academy

Special education school · Grades 2–12

Wilmington, NC

3114 Randall Pkwy Ste 4, Wilmington, NC 28403

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • One of 2 special education schools in Wilmington

Southeastern Autism Academy is a special education school in Wilmington, North Carolina, for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. It has about 43 students and around 14 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 187% since 2015–16. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 2–12
Students
43
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 8 girls, 35 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of special education schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 28 special education schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    15’15–1617’17–1819’19–2032’21–2243’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded1
    25
    32
    41
    58
    62
    71
    82
    93
    104
    116
    128

    Student body

    White74%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Black7%
    Asian2%
    Two or more races2%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Southeastern Autism Academy whether it takes part.

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Southeastern Autism Academy

    What grades does Southeastern Autism Academy serve?

    Southeastern Autism Academy serves grades 2–12.

    How many students attend Southeastern Autism Academy?

    About 43 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Southeastern Autism Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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