North Carolina

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North Carolina offers a variety of boarding schools for students. Whether it’s a boy or girl struggling with learning difficulties and needing extra attention, or an athlete looking to improve their skills in hopes of landing a college scholarship, there is a school within the state that can provide whatever assistance is needed.

North Carolina School of the Arts

Founded in 1963, this coed school for grades 9-12 is located in Winston-Salem and has 1,100 students on its 50-acre campus. Students here can be enrolled in high school, undergraduate, or graduate studies in such fields as filmmaking, drama, and art. A publicly-funded school, it is one of the few boarding schools in the state with that distinction.

The school has the honor of having as its mascot the Fighting Pickle, and each year puts on a musical that is well-known for innovation and fun.

North Carolina School of Science and Math

Renowned for its math and science programs, this school is also known for its excellent athletic programs. Open only to boys and girls in grades 11-12, the school recently broke through and won a regional championship in Men’s Soccer. With a student body of 650 students, there have been many award winners in academic competitions as well as others who have gone on to gain acceptance at many prestigious colleges and universities.

Wellspring Academy

A unique boarding school experience, Wellspring is designed for both boys and girls in grades 8-12 who are suffering from obesity and need a structured weight loss program that also allows them to excel academically. Along with traditional academic classes, students here work with behavioral therapists in order to change their attitude toward food and learn why they do what they do when it comes to food. To help them regain good health, many sports programs are offered such as track and field, baseball, swimming, tennis, basketball, and other sports of interest.

Saint Mary’s School View profile »

An all-girls school located in Raleigh, Saint Mary’s is an Episcopalian school offering girls in grades 9-12 academic and athletic opportunities found at few other schools. No matter which classes are being taken, students have the opportunity to take advanced placement or honors versions, and can also enroll in technology and fine arts classes. Athletic programs include tennis and swimming, while community service projects are also emphasized to promote working together for a common cause.