Type
-
Enrollment
-
Student-Teacher Ratio
-
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Limited Evidence
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Cary Academy's 2025-2026 school profile reports grades 6-12, founded in 1996, 62% students of color, no class rank or GPA, Advanced (ADV) courses in lieu of AP courses, and a Class of 2025 matriculation summary of 60 colleges in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
College Counseling
College Counseling includes a Director of College Counseling, two Associate Directors of College Counseling, and an Assistant to the Counselors.
Advanced Coursework
Cary Academy offers Advanced (ADV) courses in lieu of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. In 2025-2026, the school offers 22 year-long and 25 semester-long ADV courses; juniors are limited to a maximum of 4 ADV credits, and seniors may take up to 4 or 5 ADV credits depending on course load.
Matriculation Notes
The 121 members of the Class of 2025 chose to attend 60 different colleges in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
0th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 0% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Institutional Resources
29th percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 29% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
2nd percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 2% of similar schools.
Based on the reported outcomes evidence available for this school.
Reach & Access
28th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 28% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 6-8
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 0
Profile
Student Body
- States Represented
- 25
- Students of Color
- 62%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- Cary Academy does not rank students and does not compute GPA.
- Disciplinary Reporting
- The College Counseling Office reports suspensions and/or dismissals within one week of adjudication outcome, and students are expected to do the same.
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
$94,645,339
Tax year 2024
Net Income
$1,358,061
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$32,281,763
Tax year 2024
Expenses Per Student
-
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Dr. Michael Ehrhardt
Head of Upper School
Dr. Donna Eason
Director of College Counseling
Brandon Carter
Institutional
Contacts
Director of College Counseling
Brandon Carter
Associate Director of College Counseling
David Sakyi
Associate Director of College Counseling
Becca Haque
Assistant to the Counselors
Britt Carducci
Institutional
Accreditations
Accredited
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)
Accredited
AdvanceED
Organization name appears in the source as 'AdvanceED.'
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB Code
340-601
External References
Links
Search & Answers
Cary Academy Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cary Academy?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for Cary Academy.
What grades does Cary Academy offer?
Cary Academy currently reports serving grades 6-12.
Is Cary Academy a day school or a boarding school?
Cary Academy is a private school.
Does Cary Academy rank students or calculate GPA?
No. Cary Academy says it does not rank students and does not compute GPA.
What does college counseling look like at Cary Academy?
The college counseling office includes a director, two associate directors, and an assistant to the counselors.
Where did Cary Academy’s Class of 2025 go to college?
All 121 seniors were college-bound, and they chose 60 different colleges in 25 states plus the District of Columbia.
How does Cary Academy handle disciplinary reporting for college applications?
The school says its college counseling office reports suspensions and dismissals within one week of the adjudication outcome, and students are expected to do the same.
By Geography
Nearby Schools
By Similarity
Similar Schools
Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. Official source: www.caryacademy.org/app/uploads/School-Profile_2025_26.pdf | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Boarding Model • More normalized profile fields |
| Download our school profile www.caryacademy.org/app/uploads/School-Profile_2025_26.pdf | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | AP Courses • Founded Year • States Represented |
| Tuition and Fees - Cary Academy www.caryacademy.org/admissions/tuition-and-fees | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Grades Served |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.caryacademy.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.caryacademy.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.caryacademy.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.caryacademy.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.caryacademy.org/app/uploads/FACTS.png | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.caryacademy.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.caryacademy.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling - Cary Academy | www.caryacademy.org/ca-experience/upper-school/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling - Cary Academy | www.caryacademy.org/ca-experience/upper-school/college-counseling | site_scan |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | www.caryacademy.org/app/uploads/School-Profile_2025_26.pdf | page_scan |
| Admissions - Cary Academy | www.caryacademy.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| Financial Assistance - Cary Academy | www.caryacademy.org/admissions/financial-assistance | supplemental_backfill |
| Tuition and Fees - Cary Academy | www.caryacademy.org/admissions/tuition-and-fees | supplemental_backfill |
| View our Financial Assistance Policies .cls-22{fill:none;stroke:#009fdb;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-width:1.2px;}.cls-22{stroke-linejoin:round;} | www.caryacademy.org/app/uploads/FA_Policies_25-26.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Download PDF .cls-22{fill:none;stroke:#009fdb;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-width:1.2px;}.cls-22{stroke-linejoin:round;} | www.caryacademy.org/app/uploads/Portrait_of_Graduate.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Download our school profile | www.caryacademy.org/app/uploads/School-Profile_2025_26.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Cary Academy - Private and Independent School in Cary, NC | www.caryacademy.org | existing |
| How to Apply - Cary Academy | www.caryacademy.org/admissions/how-to-apply | supplemental_backfill |
| Admission Events - Cary Academy | www.caryacademy.org/admissions/how-to-apply/admissions-events | supplemental_backfill |
| Center for Community Engagement - Cary Academy | www.caryacademy.org/discover-ca/center-for-community-engagement | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 6-8 | grades 6-8) Tuition $34,300 Dining Fee $1,500 New Student Fee $3,000 Upper School (grades 9-12) Tuition $35,700 Dining Fee (all grades) $1,500 New Student Fee (all grades) $3,000 #responsive-spacer-block_e628b211e9a00fb1735eb328a8099f59 { height: 36px |
| Lowest Grade | 6 | 6-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 6-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 6-12 |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | - | - |
| School Type Code | - | - |
| Enrollment | - | - |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Founded Year | 1996 | Founded: 1996 |
| School Leadership | - | Dr. Michael Ehrhardt Head of School |
| Key Contacts | - | Brandon Carter Director of College Counseling [email protected] |
| Accreditations | - | Accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS and AdvanceED. |
| School Codes | - | CEEB Code: 340-601 |
| AP Courses | 0 | We offer Advanced (ADV) courses in lieu of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. |
| Average Class Size | - | - |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | - | - |
| Advanced Course Notes | Cary Academy offers Advanced (ADV) courses in lieu of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. In 2025-2026, the school offers 22 year-long and 25 semester-long ADV courses; juniors are limited to a maximum of 4 ADV credits, and seniors may take up to 4 or 5 ADV credits depending on course load. | We offer Advanced (ADV) courses in lieu of Advanced Placement (AP) courses... In 2025-2026, the school offers 22 year-long and 25 semester-long Advanced (ADV) courses. Juniors are limited to a maximum of FOUR (4) credits of ADV courses. Seniors may take a maximum of FOUR (4) credits of ADV courses if carrying a load of six academic courses; they may take a maximum of FIVE (5) credits of ADV courses if carrying a load of five. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | College Counseling includes a Director of College Counseling, two Associate Directors of College Counseling, and an Assistant to the Counselors. | Brandon Carter Director of College Counseling ... David Sakyi Associate Director of College Counseling ... Becca Haque Associate Director of College Counseling ... Britt Carducci Assistant to the Counselors |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | - | - |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | The 121 members of the Class of 2025 chose to attend 60 different colleges in 25 states and the District of Columbia. | The 121 members of the Class of 2025 chose to attend 60 different colleges in 25 states and the District of Columbia. |
| Top Colleges | - | - |
| States Represented | 25 | 25 states |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | 62 | Percent Students of Color: 62% |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | Cary Academy does not rank students and does not compute GPA. | No Rank/No GPA Policy ... it is our policy to neither rank our students nor compute GPA. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | Cary Academy does not rank students and does not compute GPA. |
| Weighted Grades | - | - |
| Weighted Grades Policy | - | - |
| Disciplinary Reporting | The College Counseling Office reports suspensions and/or dismissals within one week of adjudication outcome, and students are expected to do the same. | School Discipline Reporting Policy: The College Counseling Office will report suspensions and/or dismissals within one week of adjudication outcome. We expect our students to do the same. |
| Boarding Model | unknown | unknown |
| Selectivity Category | selective | selective |
| Academic Rigor Category | very_high | very_high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | extensive | extensive |
| Student Body Reach Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | reported_outcomes | reported_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding status not reported in the supplied profile evidence.; No admission rate or applicant volume reported; selectivity inference relies mainly on score context.; ACT middle 50% reported as 29-34.; SAT middle 50% reported as ERBW 660-750 and Math 620-770.; School offers Advanced (ADV) courses in lieu of AP courses.; Advanced curriculum includes 22 year-long and 25 semester-long ADV courses.; Students took 560 AP exams in May 2025, with 95% scoring 3, 4, or 5.; National Merit recognition includes 15 finalists and 15 commended students.; College counseling staff includes 1 director, 2 associate directors, and 1 assistant.; Student-body geographic breadth is not reported; no states- or countries-represented figure is provided.; Financial-aid participation is not reported.; Class of 2025 was 100% college bound and enrolled at 60 colleges in 25 states plus the District of Columbia. |