Cresset Christian Academy

Cresset Christian Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
3707 Garrett Rd,  Durham, NC
4.6
3.6
187 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sharon Riley
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$9,960
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
27
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
600
Verbal
560
Number of AP Courses
5
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
60%
Female
40%
Black
39.4%
White
39.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.3%
Hispanic
4.9%
Two or more races
4.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
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School Rankings

#21 Best HS for the Arts in North Carolina
#32 Best Christian Schools in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 6 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 5 Students
North Carolina State University 5 Students
High Point University 5 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 4 Students
Appalachian State University 3 Students
East Carolina University 3 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 3 Students
Duke University 3 Students
Cornell University 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 2 Students
Biology 2 Students
Engineering 2 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 2 Students
Athletic Training 2 Students
Accounting 1 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 1 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 1 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 1 Students
Aviation Management and Operations 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 42 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/23/2018
I had a really great experience at this school. It is small but that allowed me to feel really connected to all the teachers and programs
5.0 Senior
10/30/2017
This school has such a great community and the teachers are so great at teaching material and getting to know the students personally.
4.0 NicheUser
4/20/2015
Sometimes the teachers give so much homework it feels like they are just creating busy work.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 17 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/22/2024
This is our first year at Cresset. It is a small Christian school, with a real sense of family. The classroom environment seems to be smaller classes which allows for the teachers to connect more with each student. The school is fairly diverse, with families from many different socio-economic backgr...
1.0 parent
10/24/2023
I deeply regret enrolling my four-year-old son in the Cresset preschool as it turned out to be a nightmare for him. Unfortunately, some of the classroom teachers lacked the necessary skills to effectively teach the children. My son was greatly anxious when he first enrolled, but his 4-year-old class...
1.0 parent
6/16/2023
If I could leave a negative star I would for the daycare. There are no cameras and the staff is so under trained it’s ridiculous. They are closed a week almost a month as well except june. There is nobody in charge anymore and they will call or text or email asking to pick your kids up early due to...
1.0 parent
3/16/2023
I had so much hope when we signed up our children to attend this school, but as we’ve been at the school for a year, we learned that it is not a healthy environment for any student. Bullying is a major problem. Not only do other students bully their classmates, but they particularly harass and isola...

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