- "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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- Norwich University Great school, required to play a sport for all 3 seasons which kept you buys. Teaching was great with small class sizes. More attention from the teachers. . .
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| Definition of Terms 2016 School Data |
Canterbury School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1915 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 150 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 320 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 18%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 15%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 70%
|
68%
|
| 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 | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 15 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $20 million | $16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$53,900 | $51,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$41,900 | $28,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 48%
|
35%
|
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $25,000 | $21,582 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 31 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 55% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 39%
|
57%
|
| Director of Admissions | Matt Mulhern | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Erin Deshaies | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 20 | 14 |
| Sports | 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 | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2008 - 2012 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Salve Regina University | 15 | |
| Fairfield University | 11 | |
| New York University | 10 | |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | 9 | |
| Northeastern University | 9 | |
| Providence College | 9 | |
| The Catholic University of America | 9 | |
| Endicott College | 8 | |
| Boston University | 7 | |
| Rollins College | 7 | |
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
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jack Arute '68 - ESPN sports announcer
- William Randolph Hearst III '67 - venture capitalist and trustee of Hearst Trust
- Sargent Shriver '34 - diplomat, Peace Corps organizer, Vice-presidential candidate
- John Hemingway '79 - author (grandson of Ernest)
- Cofer Black '68 - former Assistant Secretary of State for counter-terrorism
- James B. Lee '71 - vice-chairman J.P. Morgan Chase
- Peter Kiernan '71 - partner Goldman Sachs, author
- Tom Gerety '64 - educator, NYU professor, former president Trinity College and Amherst College
- Mike Dunham '91 - NHL goaltender
- Dominick Dunne '44 - writer, producer, TV personality
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