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"Founded in 1915 Canterbury is an independent college preparatory, coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12. The School prides itself on creating a community based on Catholic values, where students and faculty forge lasting bonds and every student experiences a broad and challenging program in a small school setting..."
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Canterbury School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1915 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 150 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 360 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 18% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 17% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 70% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1820 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1610 - 1920 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 21 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 65% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $20 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $46,725 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $36,225 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 44% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $17,500 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 31 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 62% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 34% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Keith R. Holton | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 20 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Crew | Cross Country | |
| Diving | Equestrian | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Squash | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
| Water Polo | Wrestling | |
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School Notes:
- Founded in 1915, Canterbury is an independent college preparatory, coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12. The School prides itself on creating a community based on Catholic values, where students and faculty forge lasting bonds and every student experiences a broad and challenging program in a small school setting. The School's educational environment fosters academic rigor, athletic development, artistic enrichment and spiritual growth.
- School accreditations: CAIS, NEACS, TABS, SSATB
- Profile last updated: 05/10/2011
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