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5.0 New York, US
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School 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.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$14250
Enrollment
825
International Students
1.1%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:11
AP
14
Class Size
20

Matriculation

(2018)
Ranking University/College Students
#4 Stanford University 1 +
#12 Dartmouth College 1 +
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#21 Georgetown University 1 +
#26 University of Virginia 1 +
#30 Boston College 1 +
#32 New York University 1 +
#37 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +
#41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
#47 Northeastern University 1 +
#47 Penn State University Park 1 +
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
#57 University of Maryland: College Park 1 +
#61 Purdue University 1 +
#66 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
#75 Michigan State University 1 +
#86 Marquette University 1 +
SUNY University at Binghamton 1 +
#96 Saint Louis University 1 +
#96 University of Alabama 1 +
SUNY University at Buffalo 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2018 2016 2015 Total
All schools 24 36 52
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#5 Yale University 1 + 1
#6 University of Chicago 1 + 1
#6 Stanford University 1 + 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1 + 1 + 2
#17 Rice University 1 + 1
#17 Cornell University 1 + 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1 + 2
#23 Georgetown University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#23 University of Michigan 1 + 1 + 2
#25 University of Virginia 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1
#27 University of Southern California 1 + 1
#28 University of Florida 1 + 1
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1
#28 New York University 1 + 1
#28 Wake Forest University 1 + 1
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1
#34 University of Rochester 1 + 1 + 2
#34 College of William and Mary 1 + 1
#36 Boston College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 + 1
#42 Tulane University 1 + 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 1
#42 Boston University 1 + 1 + 2
#47 Penn State University Park 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1 + 2
#49 Purdue University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#49 Northeastern University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#55 Florida State University 1 + 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#59 University of Washington 1 + 1
#59 Syracuse University 1 + 1 + 2
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#63 George Washington University 1 + 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1 + 1
#66 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#68 Southern Methodist University 1 + 1
#68 Fordham University 1 + 1 + 2
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1
#75 Baylor University 1 + 1
#79 North Carolina State University 1 + 1
#79 American University 1 + 1
#83 Colorado School of Mines 1 + 1
#83 Texas Christian University 1 + 1
#83 Michigan State University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#83 Marquette University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#83 SUNY University at Binghamton 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1
#93 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#93 University of Denver 1 + 1
#93 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 + 1
#103 Drexel University 1 + 1
#103 Saint Louis University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1 + 2
#117 University of Vermont 1 + 1 + 2
#136 University of Tulsa 1 + 1
#148 University of Alabama 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2018 2016 2015 Total
All schools 0 5 11
#2 Amherst College 1 + 1
#6 United States Naval Academy 1 + 1
#9 Middlebury College 1 + 1
#11 United States Military Academy 1 + 1
#13 Hamilton College 1 + 1
#16 Haverford College 1 + 1
#17 Colgate University 1 + 1
#17 Wesleyan University 1 + 1
#22 United States Air Force Academy 1 + 1
#22 University of Richmond 1 + 1
#35 College of the Holy Cross 1 + 1
#38 Bucknell University 1 + 1
#38 Union College 1 + 1 + 2
#40 Franklin & Marshall College 1 + 1
#50 Dickinson College 1 + 1

Academics

AP

(14)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
Physics C: Mechanics
Psychology
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
Computer Science Principles
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Sports

(15)
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Crew
Cross Country
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Crew
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(38)
美国南北战争历史
俱乐部
爵士乐团
动漫社
武术俱乐部
艺术俱乐部
美国南北战争历史
俱乐部
爵士乐团
动漫社
武术俱乐部
艺术俱乐部
冥想俱乐部
礼堂场务
医学俱乐部
乐队
模拟审判
Chanticleer（文学杂模拟联合国志）
国际象棋俱乐部
山地自行车俱乐部
合唱
电影俱乐部
Citadel（学生报纸）
国家荣誉协会
环保俱乐部
哲学俱乐部
烹饪俱乐部
政治俱乐部
时事俱乐部
橄榄球俱乐部
文化意识俱乐部
帆船俱乐部
戏剧协会
滑雪俱乐部
创业俱乐部
西班牙语俱乐部
钓鱼俱乐部
演讲与辩论队
游戏公会
学生参议院
吉他组合
作家俱乐部
校内体育
华尔街俱乐部
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Contact Info

http://www.canisiushigh.org
1180 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209
716-882-0466
hgraham@canisiushigh.org.
New York

Basic Info

All-boys
Day S. Grades: 9-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1870
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: SLEP
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Frequently Ask Questions about Canisius High School

Tell me a bit about Canisius High School.
Canisius High School is All-boys private day school located in New York, US. It was founded 1870 , and currently has about 825 students, 1.10% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.canisiushigh.org.
Does Canisius High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Canisius High School is offering 14 AP courses.

Where do Canisius High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2018, some students attended Stanford University, Dartmouth College, University of Notre Dame, University of California: Berkeley and Georgetown University.
What is the application requirement for Canisius High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Canisius High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Canisius High School’s All-boys student?
The total fee for Canisius High School in 2024 is $14,250 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at hgraham@canisiushigh.org. .
Where is Canisius High School located?
Canisius High School is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is Canisius High School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Canisius High School is within top 2000 for all schools on FindingSchool.

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How to start with an application with Canisius High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Canisius High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Canisius High School’s official site: http://www.canisiushigh.org or call them at 716-882-0466.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Canisius High School?
Yes, here are few: Catholic Academy West Buffalo, Nardin Academy and Nardin Academy High School.

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