Canisius High School
School Notes Overview:
Canisius is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent college preparatory school, grades 9 through 12, serving young men of diverse backgrounds from all over Western New York. Our mission is to challenge students to strive for excellence as critical thinkers and effective communicators who are open to growth, intellectually competent, religiously oriented, loving, and committed to justice. At Canisius, students come first, academic excellence matters, and teachers are dedicated to helping each and every student find success. The distinguished and rigorous academic program, based upon a liberal arts curriculum, is designed to prepare students for college. Additionally, Canisius students have the opportunity to take many honors and advanced placement level courses. ...
School Overview:
Canisius High School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Erie County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 821 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-boys | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 8% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 243 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 187 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 192 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 199 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 166 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Canisius is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent college preparatory school, grades 9 through 12, serving young men of diverse backgrounds from all over Western New York. Our mission is to challenge students to strive for excellence as critical thinkers and effective communicators who are open to growth, intellectually competent, religiously oriented, loving, and committed to justice. At Canisius, students come first, academic excellence matters, and teachers are dedicated to helping each and every student find success. The distinguished and rigorous academic program, based upon a liberal arts curriculum, is designed to prepare students for college. Additionally, Canisius students have the opportunity to take many honors and advanced placement level courses.
- Profile last updated: 02/14/2007
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (14209) | School Zip (14209) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 8,547 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 38% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.9 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $21,915 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.4 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 58 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 27% / 73% | 41% / 59% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Nardin Academy High School - 465 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
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- Holy Angels Academy High School - 321 students - 2.8 mi. away - view location
- St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute - 776 students - 3.1 mi. away - view location
- Turner/carroll - 122 students - 3.2 mi. away - view location
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