Canterbury School
School Notes Overview:
Founded in 1915 and still guided by lay Roman Catholics, Canterbury is a 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. The hallmark of a Canterbury education is the school's willingness to accept students as they are, support them where necessary, stretch them where appropriate, and inspire them to become moral leaders in a secular world....
School Overview:
Canterbury School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools New England Association of Schools and Colleges Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes | |
| Learning Differences Supported | Mild Learning Differences | |
| Year Founded | 1915 | |
| County | Litchfield County, CT | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 350 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 15% | 23% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 60 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 85 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 95 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 110 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 65% | |
| Average Class Size | 11 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 21 | |
| Average SAT score | 1680 | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal | |
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 186 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 8 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $42,500 | |
| Tuition Notes | Day Tuition: $33,000 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 44% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $15,000 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 35% | |
| Head of School | Tom Sheehy | |
| Admissions Director | Keith Holton | |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1915 and still guided by lay Roman Catholics, Canterbury is a 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. The hallmark of a Canterbury education is the school's willingness to accept students as they are, support them where necessary, stretch them where appropriate, and inspire them to become moral leaders in a secular world.
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
In the News:
- Sports briefs; Nov. 17, 2009 (The Times Record)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:22:48 pm
Hicks, Nichols named to NESCAC team - BC-bound Poretta aims for All-State peak (The Eagle-Tribune)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:27:48 am
Understandably, Pentucket senior Alanna Poretta is feeling good about herself as she looks forward to Saturday's Division 2 All-State meet at Northfield Mountain in Northfield. Poretta believes she's ready to end her Pentucket high school cross country career on a high note, and she's feeling awfully content about her recent decision to attend Boston College next year. - Ross the boss at New Englands for GFA cross country (The Darien Times)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 01:51:47 am
Tommy Ross of Darien helped to lead the undefeated Greens Farms Academy (GFA) boys varsity cross country team to first place at the New England Championship races (NEPSTA) at Canterbury School in New Milford recently. - Bunnell boys gain Class L semifinals; Ludlowe, Staples, Foran volleyball teams advance (Connecticut Post)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 04:34:18 am
Rob Zeiser and Isaias Montalvo scored goals to lead the Bunnell boys volleyball team to a 2-1 victory in double overtime over Fermi in the quarterfinal round of the Class L state tournament Saturday. - H.S. Roundup: Pomfret football finishes on a high note (The Norwich Bulletin)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 03:29:50 am
Conor Quinn broke a 42-yard run in the second quarter and the Pomfret football team’s defense did the rest Saturday, shutting down Portsmouth Abbey on the road, 7-0, in the Griffins’ season finale.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (06776) | School Zip (06776) |
(CT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 25,973 people | 3,405,565 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 38% | 41% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $65,075 | $56,323 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.2 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 38 years old | 48 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (06776) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 77% / 23% | 64% / 36% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Connecticut Conservatory Of Th - 15 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- The Gunnery - 286 students - 6.1 mi. away - view location
- South Kent School - 146 students - 7.1 mi. away - view location
- Trinity-pawling School - 291 students - 9.4 mi. away - view location
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