Culver Academies
School Notes Overview:
Culver is a college preparatory institution with a diverse student population. Culver is committed to intellectual growth through a demanding curriculum that prepares students for success in higher education. Culver's curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, writing, research, artistic expression and foreign language proficiency through innovative teaching methods and technologically rich classrooms. Equally important is the development of those virtues which engender both a lifelong love of learning and a commitment to the responsible stewardship of knowledge. Culver is committed to the spiritual development of its students. To encourage students to take the pursuit of spiritual truth seriously, Culver provides a variety of opportunities for the exploration and expression of religious faith. While Culver's religious heritage is rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition, it recognizes and celebrates the rich diversity of faith and practice found among its students. The fruits of the cultivation of the spirit - a regard for the beauty of the world, a reverence for the gift of life, and a recognition of the limits of our understanding - are also important components of a virtuous life. Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual in mind, spirit, and body and through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character....
School Overview:
Culver Academies |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Association of Military Colleges and Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1894 | ||
| County | Marshall County, IN | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 791 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(IN) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 33% | 13% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 156 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 220 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 212 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 203 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 86 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 87% | ||
| Average Class Size | 14 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 20 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (school uniform) |
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This School |
(IN) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 168 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $36,000 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Book fees and Uniform costs not included. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 36% | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | ||
| Head of School | Mr. John Buxton | ||
| Admissions Director | Mr. Michael Turnbull | ||
| Admissions Associate | Mr. Derek Perkins | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 25 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Crew | ||
| Cross Country | Dance | ||
| Diving | Drill Team | ||
| Equestrian | Fencing | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | ||
| Polo | Riflery | ||
| Rugby | Sailing | ||
| Soccer | Swimming | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | Winter Track | ||
| Wrestling | |||
School Notes:
- Culver is a college preparatory institution with a diverse student population. Culver is committed to intellectual growth through a demanding curriculum that prepares students for success in higher education. Culver's curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, writing, research, artistic expression and foreign language proficiency through innovative teaching methods and technologically rich classrooms. Equally important is the development of those virtues which engender both a lifelong love of learning and a commitment to the responsible stewardship of knowledge. Culver is committed to the spiritual development of its students. To encourage students to take the pursuit of spiritual truth seriously, Culver provides a variety of opportunities for the exploration and expression of religious faith. While Culver's religious heritage is rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition, it recognizes and celebrates the rich diversity of faith and practice found among its students. The fruits of the cultivation of the spirit - a regard for the beauty of the world, a reverence for the gift of life, and a recognition of the limits of our understanding - are also important components of a virtuous life. Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual � mind, spirit, and body � through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character.
- Profile last updated: 10/07/2009
In the News:
- All-county cross country team announced (Pharos-Tribune)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:20:15 am
The 2009 All-Cass County cross country team was selected recently. The team was chosen based on times and finishes in five select meets during the season. - Religion Calendar (South Bend Tribune)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 09:08:32 pm
David Briggs' organ recital, with pieces by Bach, Elgar and Dukas, and improvisation on a theme submitted from the audience. - Carmel dethrones South in Rose-Hulman mathematics contest (Terre Haute Tribune Star)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 05:01:43 am
A determined group of problem solvers from Carmel High School ended Terre Haute South High School’s domination of the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Mathematics Competition by a slim eight-point margin on Saturday. - SURVIVE AND ADVANCE (The Peru Tribune)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 01:33:29 pm
CULVER — The Maconaquah boys’ cross country team didn’t replicate their near-perfect sectional performance, but what they did was enough to finish third at the Culver Academies Regional, qualifying them for the New Prairie Semi State for the second consecutive season. - ‘This is the biggest bridge we’ve built’ (The Culver Citizen)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 09:09:57 pm
By Jeff Kenney Citizen editor By all participant accounts, it was an unforgettable experience. Both students and adults in the Culver area took part in an unprecedented event aimed at fostering community-wide partnership towards service in the Culver area.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (46511) | School Zip (46511) |
(IN) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 4,340 people | 6,080,485 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 28% | 20% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $39,477 | $42,650 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.1 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 52 years old | 43 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 79% / 21% | 68% / 32% |
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