Detroit Country Day School vs. Cranbrook Schools
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Cranbrook Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Detroit Country Day School serves 1293 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of Detroit Country Day School is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Curiosity. Critical Thinking. Global Perspective. Creativity. Wonder. For generations, Cranbrook has fostered these skills and mindsets in our students while delivering on the promise of readying our students to excel, both at the colleges of their dreams and in life.
It is no surprise to us that so many of our alumni credit Cranbrook as one of the biggest factors in their success and happiness in life, and that so many of they have gone on to shape the world in real and profound ways.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
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No
Year Founded
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1922
Students Body
Total Students
1293 students
1673 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
82
83
Kindergarten Students
107
69
Grade 1 Students
68
72
Grade 2 Students
59
71
Grade 3 Students
72
73
Grade 4 Students
60
69
Grade 5 Students
-
75
Grade 6 Students
116
111
Grade 7 Students
108
119
Grade 8 Students
-
120
Grade 9 Students
151
194
Grade 10 Students
151
218
Grade 11 Students
157
192
Grade 12 Students
162
207
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
164 teachers
285 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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84%
Average Class Size
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16
Number of AP Classes
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16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:6
Average SAT score
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1450
Average ACT score
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30
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 31 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$38,600
Tuition Notes
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Tuition varies by division and ranges from $12,000 to $38,600 for day students; $52,350 for boarders
% on Financial Aid
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34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$16,250
Acceptance Rate
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44%
Admissions Director
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Drew Miller
Admissions Associate
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Laura Carl
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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19
Sports
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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1
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Over 100 Clubs and Activities