Culver Academies
Culver
Indiana
United States
Overview
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Culver Military Academy, established in 1894, and Culver Girls Academy, founded in 1971, compose Culver Academies, one of the leading college preparatory boarding schools in North America. We are located in Culver, Indiana on a beautiful 1,800-acre campus on the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee. Enrollment is approximately 840 students in grades nine through 12. We admit students capable of pursuing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum while becoming responsible citizens and leaders. Candidates are selected for their potential to meet Culver’s high academic standards and to contribute to Culver’s nationally-recognized leadership and extracurricular programs. The diverse student body includes representatives from 24 countries and 40 states. Consistent with the Culver mission of educating students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society, we believe what distinguishes Culver from other fine secondary schools is that while we offer academic training and extracurricular opportunities that are second to none, Culver is the leader in delivering practical experience and instruction in leadership for all students and emphasizing high expectations for personal responsibility and integrity. The leadership principles we teach and develop are those that apply to leaders in all walks of life.
Academics
Department Director
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Average Class Size: 14
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 132
Number of AP Courses Offered: 26
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 87%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- Technology Center
- Writing Center
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Poetry
- Composition
- AP English Language
- AP English Literature
- American Literature
History
- Classical History
- European History
- Honors
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Latin
- Spanish
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
- World Issues
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Health
- Physics
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Robotics
- Organic Chemistry
- Psychology
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
- Pre-Calculus
Computer Studies
- Robotics
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Individual Instructions
- Music Appreciation
- Music History
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Choreography
- Dance
- Drama
- Drawing
- Film and Video
- Graphic Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Pottery
- Sculpture
- Theater Arts
- Modern Dance
- Jazz Band
- Orchestra
- Digital Imaging
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Community Service
- Personal Finance
- Leadership
- Rifle Team
- Aviation
- Boy Scouts
- Entrepreneurship
- Sailing
- Physical Education
- Robotics
- Public Speaking
- Student Council
- Digital Design
- Maker Space
Distinctive or New Programs
Culver offers instruction in Horsemanship for boys and girls.
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 17
Average Students Per Dorm: 45
Number of Girls Dorms: 8
Number of Boys Dorms: 9
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Other Dorm Amenities
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Pool
- Pool
- Racquetball Court
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
- Softball Diamond
- Soccer Field
- Tennis Courts
- Hockey Rink
- Dance Studio
- Weight Room
- Athletic Fields
- Outdoor Track
- Waterfront
- Turf Fields
- Equestrian Facilities
- Cross Country Trails
- Rowing Facility
- Ice Rink
- Lacrosse Field
Other Facilities
Ropes Course; Golf Course; Rowing Center
Clubs & Organizations
- Amnesty International
- Asian Club
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Environmental Club
- FCA
- Fencing Club
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Honor Council
- Horseback Riding
- International Club
- Jewish Student Organization
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Model UN
- National Honor Society
- Newspaper
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Quiz Bowl
- Sailing Club
- Scouting
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Steve Rosek
Athletics Department Director: Kevin Cox
Arts
- Acting
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Choreography
- Dance
- Drama
- Drawing
- Film and Video
- Graphic Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Pottery
- Sculpture
- Theater Arts
- Modern Dance
- Jazz Band
- Orchestra
- Digital Imaging
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Diving
- Drill Team
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Polo
- Rugby
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Indoor Track
- Rowing
Recreational Sports
- Aerobics
- Badminton
- Dance
- Drill Team
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Horseback Riding
- Racquetball
- Rifle Team
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Ice Skating
Graduates
Summary: The Culver campus extends from the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee through rolling green hillsides and shady woodlands. Everywhere you look, the views are picturesque. Yet this serene location is home to much activity. Inside our historic Collegiate-Gothic buildings are modern classrooms filled with some of the brightest students in the nation. Our athletic fields and tennis courts are rarely empty. Crew boats and sailboats glide across the lake. Ten months out of the year, 800 students are proud to call this campus their home.
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
| Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | |||
| 75th percentile |
Notable Alumni
Frank Batten
Class of 1942
Founder of The Weather Channel
Evan Bayh
Class of 1969
Former U.S. Senator and Indiana Governor
Dierks Bentley
Class of 1988
Country Music Recording Artist
George Steinbrenner III
Class of 1948
Former Owner of the New York Yankees
Molly Engstrom
Class of 2001
Bronze and Silver Medal Winner - US Women's Hockey Team
Miles D. White
Class of 1973
Chairman and CEO of Abbott Laboratories
Sally Hodder MD
Class of 1973
Expert on Infectious Diseases
Hal Holbrook
Class of 1942
Oscar and Tony Award Winner
Kath Lingenfelter
Class of 1992
Television Writer and Producer
Summer Programs
Summary: Founded in 1902, Culver Summer Schools and Camps are a fun-filled, naturally beautiful 1,800-acre setting where over 1,300 young people from around the world, ages 7-17, develop positive self-esteem through accomplishment and self discipline. It is a high-challenge, high-support environment for learning leadership skills that improve personal confidence.
Department Director: Heike Spahn
Woodcraft Camp
Description: Culver Woodcraft Camp is a six-week, activity-based camp designed for youth ages 9 to 14. Woodcraft Camp offers more than 80 elective courses and activities that help campers gain independence, develop leadership skills and increase self-confidence while discovering new interests, making friends and having fun.
Director: Jacqui Young
Application Deadline:
Start Date: June 17, 2022
End Date: July 30, 2022
Tuition From: 7850
Tuition To: 8350
Website: https://www.culver.org/summer/camps-available/woodcraft-camp
Boarding:
Financial Aid Available: Yes
Upper Schools
Description: Culver Upper Schools is a six-week leadership development program for youth ages 14 to 17. The Upper Schools' military organizational structure is designed to instill followership, then leadership, over the course of three summers. Boys choose between Naval School, the School of Horsemanship or the Aviation School. Girls are organized into Decks and may take the same sailing, horsemanship or aviation classes as the boys. All campers follow a schedule that provides a healthy mix of classes, activities and free time.
Director: Jenna Gartner
Application Deadline:
Start Date: June 17, 2022
End Date: July 30, 2022
Tuition From: 7850
Tuition To:
Website: https://www.culver.org/summer/camps-available/upper-school
Boarding:
Financial Aid Available: Yes
Junior Woodcraft Camp
Description: Boys and girls, ages 7 to 9, are invited to experience Woodcraft Camp -- junior style! This four-day camp runs as close to the real experience as possible, revealing the fun and excitement of our day-to-day programs at Culver Woodcraft Camp. Junior Woodcrafters follow a similar structure complete with activity rotations, free swim, evening activities and leadership opportunities. Junior Woodcrafters are split by boys (Chipmunks) and girls (Hummingbirds) in our cabins on our beautiful Culver campus near the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee. Our 4-to-1 ratio provides the safety, leadership and supervision younger campers deserve from a world-class camp program.
Director:
Application Deadline:
Start Date: June 8, 2022
End Date: June 11, 2022
Tuition From: 800
Tuition To:
Website: https://www.culver.org/summer/camps-available/junior-woodcraft
Boarding:
Financial Aid Available: No
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 11%
Average Merit Scholarship: 54,500
Current Endowment Amount: $440,000,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 817
Total Day: 15
Total Enrollment: 832
Boys: 473
Girls: 359
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School
Dress Code: Uniform
Applications Accepted: Contact School
Application Deadline: January 15th
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $54,500
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: N/A
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 35%
Average Awarded: $30,274
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 11%
Average Merit Scholarship: $54,500
Current Endowment Amount: $440,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Steven Pietraszek
Admissions Phone: 574 842 7100
Fax: 574 842 8066
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.culver.org
Nearby Schools
- La Lumiere School - 37mi / 59 km
- Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart - 101mi / 163 km
- Lake Forest Academy - 104mi / 168 km
- St. John’s Northwestern Academies - 163mi / 263 km
- Wayland Academy - 198mi / 318 km
- Scattergood Friends School - 255mi / 411 km
