North Cedar Academy

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1500 Port Arthur Road
Ladysmith, WI 54848

Tel: 715-532-0201

As a student in today`s competitive and connected world, you achieve the success for which you were destined by embracing the next level, by accelerating your education, by becoming a conscientious citizen and leader of the world. The inherent opportunities at North Cedar Academy empower you to reach inside and discover your potential.
You save valuable time and money by taking advantage of NCA`s exclusive university pathway program.
NCA is partnered with University of Wisconsin Colleges, where NCA students can earn as many as 60 college credits and an Associate of Arts & Sciences degree.
You then have guaranteed admission into any University of Wisconsin school - including the 26th ranked UW-Madison to complete your bachelor degree in as little as two years.

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Definition of Terms 2017 School Data	North Cedar Academy	Boarding School Avg.
School Focus	College Prep	College Preparatory
Grades Offered	9-12	9-12
School Type	Co-ed	Co-ed
Religious Affiliation	Non-denominational	Non-denominational
Year Founded	2014	1910
Campus Size	96 acres	105 acres

Student Body

Enrollment	70 students	300 students
% Students of Color	5%	20%
% International Students	70%	20%
% Students Boarding	90%	66%
Average SAT Score	n/a	* National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year	No	No

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes	No	No
Classroom Dress Code	Casual	Casual
Average Class Size	10 students	12 *National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	1:7
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered	330	16
ESL Courses Offered	Yes	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	57%	70%
Summer Program Offered	Yes	Yes

Finances

Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$43,000 (Grades 9-10: 43,000. Grades 11-12: 48,000)	$52,700
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$26,000	$28,270
% Students on Financial Aid	50%	36%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant	$25,000	$22,410
Merit Scholarships Offered	Yes	No

Admission

Application Deadline	None / Rolling	Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application	Yes	No
SSAT Required	No	Yes
Acceptance Rate	80%	57%
Director of Admissions	John Twohig
Associate Director of Admissions	Alyssa King

School Notes

The North Cedar Principle: As a student in today`s competitive and connected world, you achieve the success for which you were destined by embracing the next level, by accelerating your education, by becoming a conscientious citizen and leader of the world. The inherent opportunities at North Cedar Academy empower you to reach inside and discover your potential.
The North Cedar Academy Early University Pathway: You save valuable time and money by taking advantage of NCA`s exclusive university pathway program. Grades 9 and 10 are formative years where you adjust to campus life, make friends, join clubs, explore the region and develop study routines. Here you begin a personal development journey that includes arts, humanities, lifetime sports and service to the community. Students in grades 11 and 12 are co-enrolled in University of Wisconsin Colleges and can earn as many as 60 college credits and an Associate of Arts & Sciences degree. You will receive a transcript from UWC for credits earned, which are transferable to other colleges and universities. Earning a minimum of 54 credits grants you guaranteed admission into any University of Wisconsin school - including the 26th ranked UW-Madison.
Guaranteed admission to UW-Madison - ranked as the world`s 26th best university: UW-Madison is a nationally and internationally recognized research university, ranked 11th in the nationamong public universities and 26th internationally. Founded in 1848, and boasting an astounding legacy of discovery, UW-Madison`s alumni or faculty have been awarded 19 Nobel Prizes and 33 Pulitzer Prizes. As a co-enrolled NCA/UWC student, you can participate in the UW System`s established Guaranteed Transfer Program, which provides a pathway of guaranteed admission to this incredible world-class learning experience. As a proud partner of UWC, North Cedar Academy is the only high school in the state that provides this opportunity.
Living Where You Learn: The residence hall is more than just the place where you study and sleep. It`s your home away from home, a place to hang out with your roommate, play table tennis or video games, watch television, sit around the bonfire, make new friends. The NCA residence hall is a uniquely designed five-story building overlooking the Flambeau River. It`s fully supervised - with a resident director`s apartment and office on the main level and resident assistants living on each floor - yet offers the independence you need to live your life. Special spaces include a kitchenette, computer lab, a quiet study room, and laundry facilities. All meals are served in the dining hall in the education center just a short walk up the hill.
Preparing You For Success: At North Cedar, you live a life of scholarship, enrichment, service, and yes, fun. You live among friends, learning the value of personal achievement, of group dynamics, of service to others, and of the wonderful benefits of expanding your boundaries and trying new things. As a graduate, you will move on to greater challenges with the necessary skills sets to take on your future with confidence.
School accreditations: National Private School Accreditation Group (NPSAG)

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