Canterbury School
Tel:
(260)407-3553
- 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.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 1,007 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Canterbury School places among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) Educational Records Bureau |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Year Founded | 1977 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1007 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 15% State avg.: 17% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 105 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National 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 | 1330 |
| Average ACT score | 27 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. 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, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 10 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, International Club, Key Club, Magazines, Model United Nations, Robotics, Speech & Debate Team, Untitled Newspaper, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Musicals |
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.
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