Canterbury School

(EC-Grade 8) 5601 Covington Road and (HS) 3210 Smith Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804
Canterbury school, founded in 1977 is an independent coeducational day school offering a college-preparatory education to students in early childhood through grade 12. The High School curriculum consists of regular academic courses that meet five times a week for a full year or one semester, as well as Advanced Placement (AP) courses that have extra academic demands, carry an increased class-period equivalency and sometimes require additional class time. Students earn grades in all courses, and progress reports are sent home after each quarter. The Canterbury Middle School curriculum includes an advisor program, developed to ensure each student receives the individual attention necessary to successfully complete the Middle School program and to promote the shared values of the Canterbury community.

School Overview:

Canterbury School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1977
Student Body
Total Students 1007 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 21% (IN School Avg.: 13%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 105 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 55%
Average Class Size 17 students
Number of AP Courses 12 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Biology AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry
AP European History AP French
AP Latin Literature AP Literature and Composition
AP Spanish AP U.S. History
Physics/AP Physics Statistics/AP Statistics
Average SAT score 1866
Average ACT score 27
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(LS uniform blue pants/skirts, uniform polo; MS uniform blue or khaki pant/skirt, uniform polo; HS nice pants/skirt, button down shirts with collars or polos)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Call for tuition costs, it depends on school division.
% on Financial Aid 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,499
Admissions Director High School Admissions-Susan Johnson
Admissions Associate LS-MS Krista Lohmar
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Diving Golf
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball

School Notes:

  • Canterbury school, founded in 1977 is an independent coeducational day school offering a college preparatory education to students in early childhood through grade 12. The High School curriculum consists of regular academic courses that meet five times a week for a full year or one semester, as well as Advanced Placement (AP) courses that have extra academic demands, carry an increased class-period equivalency and sometimes require additional class time. Students earn grades in all courses, and progress reports are sent home after each quarter. The Canterbury Middle School curriculum includes an advisor program, developed to ensure each student receives the individual attention necessary to successfully complete the Middle School program and to promote the shared values of the Canterbury community.

  • Profile last updated: 04/10/2013

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