Canterbury School Of Florida

990 62nd Avenue NE, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33702-0337
Tel: (727)525-1419
Grades: PK - 12 | 442 students
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Canterbury School of Florida is located on two campuses just two miles apart. Hough Campus is home to students in PK3 - Grade 4, and Knowlton Campus is home to students in Grades 5 - 12. With over 430 students in prekindergarten through grade 12, this co-ed, college-preparatory day school educates and nurtures the whole child in mind, body and spirit in preparation for college and an honorable life as a responsible steward of our world. The school aims to help students discover individual talents while developing values, character and leadership skills. A low student-teacher ratio, experienced faculty, a multitude of honors and AP courses, a one-of-a-kind, hands-on marine studies program, an international studies program that includes Mandarin Chinese for grades PreK - 4, award-winning athletics, award-winning arts and co-curricular opportunities provide an educational foundation for success at colleges and universities across the country. Affiliated with the Episcopal Church, Canterbury welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.

School Overview:
Canterbury School Of Florida
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)
Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC)
Religious Affiliation Episcopal
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1968
Student Body
Total Students 442 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 14% (FL School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 52%
Average Class Size 14 students
Number of AP Courses 24 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
American Government Art History
Biology Calculus AB
Calculus BC Chemistry
Comparative Governments English Language
English Literature Environmental Science
French Language Human Geography
Latin Vergil Macroeconomics
Microeconomics Physics
Psychology Spanish Language
Spanish Literature Statistics
Studio Art US History
Average SAT score 1990
Average ACT score 25
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Please see website for tuition rates which range from $6,950 for 5 fulls days of PK3 - $16,500 for Grade 12. http://www.canterbury-fl.org/tuition
% on Financial Aid 32%
Admissions Director Michelle Robinson
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Diving Football
Golf Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 53 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Aquarium Club ArtFest
Band Battle of the Books
Black and White Photography Chess Club
Chorus Dance
Debate Club Earth Force
Envirothon/Environmental Club Fencing
French Culture Club French Honor Society
Gourmet Club Green Club
Homecoming Interact Club
Junior Classical League/Latin Honor Society Junior Thespians
Junior-Senior Prom Literary Club
Marine Science Outreach Math League
Model Airplane Club Model United Nations
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society National Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society OceanBowl
People of Peace (P.O.P.) Prom Committee
Recycling Team S.A.D.D. Chapter
Science Fair Scouting
Scuba Venture Club Sea Camp
Show Choir Spanish Honor Society
Spell Binders (Spelling Bee) Sports Talk
Student Ambassadors Student Council - Middle School
Student Council - Upper School Student-Athlete Leadership
Tampa Bay Envirothon Tech Theater
Thespian Troupe 4637 Tween Angels (Internet Awareness)
YUGA Yearbook
Yoga

School Notes:

    • February 2012 - Canterbury was named the first and only school in the WORLD to be a Cousteau Divers partner school, based on its premier Marine Studies program and curriculum.
    • The Class of 2012 earned over $3.1 million dollars in merit scholarships, and 33% of the class were recruited to play NCAA collegiate athletics.
    • For third time in 10 years, Canterbury won the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Fred Rozell Sportsmanship Award for outstanding sportsmanship among the school's athletes, coaches, parents and students.
    • In 2011-2012, FHSAA ranked Canterbury #1 OVERALL for athletics in Division 2A.
    • In 2011 the softball team won State Championship. Softball team ranks 10th in the nation. Also in 2011, baseball, girls' basketball, girls' swimming, softball and volleyball teams all place among the Top 10 all-academic teams in the state.
    • In 2010 violin lessons become part of the music curriculum at the Lower School for grades 3 and 4.
    • Both Spanish and Mandarin Chinese are required for all students in PK3 - Grade 6.
    • The school has an unparallelled Character Education program. Canterbury students speak for themselves.
    • Students in Grades 3,4 and 6 receive an iPad loaded with digital textbooks as well as educational and study apps for use in class and at home.

    Profile last updated: 09/04/2012

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School Reviews:

  • Recommended April 09,2012 - At Canterbury my daughter is overcoming her shyness, excelling in math, and learning to be the best version of herself. We are so fortunate to have found a school community that is incredibly accepting of who she is, but refuses to accept less than her best.*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended April 09,2012 - We looked at many private schools and were most impressed with the atmosphere at Canterbury. We enrolled our daughter and have found an academically rich environment that is integrated with enrichment programs. In addition, the focus on character building creates an atmosphere where good behavior is the norm. We made the right choice; our daughter is very happy.*-Posted by Parent *

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