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Cotter Schools
1115 West Broadway Street, Winona, MN 55987 - View a map of this school Map tel: 507-453-5403
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School Notes Overview:


Cotter is a comprehensive college preparatory, day and boarding high school featuring an ESL program, Minnesota Mathematics and Science Academy, Performing Arts (music,dance and theatre), and premier athletic facilities with more than thirty extra curricular activities to choose from in athletics, the arts, service and academic teams. An international student population provides diversity and opportunities to participate in summer exchange programs abroad. Students learn in a supportive environment with a personalized curriculum that supports academic and personal success for all students.


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Cotter Schools Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 9-12, PG 8-12
Grades Offered (Day) 7-12, PG Pre-K-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Catholic Non-denominational
Year Founded 1912 1899
Campus Size 75 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 339 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 3% 16%
Percent International Students 25% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 20% 72%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 20 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio n/a 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 20 13
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 78% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $24,500 $36,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $5,675 $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 70% 30%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 90% 60%
Director of Admissions Will Gibson
School Notes:
  • Unique academic opportunities in math, science & technology
  • Award winning band and choir programs
  • College prepartory curriculum that includes college credit programs, AP and Honors classes
  • International summer exchange programs
  • Faith based education promoting honesty,respect and service to others
  • 100%graduation rate with upper percentile ACT and SAT scores
  • Affordable tuition with a generous post-secondary scholarship available to every Cotter graduate
  • Twenty four successful athletic programs committed to developing champions
  • Motivated students and teachers who care
  • Small class sizes with individual attention to students needs
  • Learning Center support
  • School community represents nine different countries
  • School accreditations: NCA
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • Donal "Mike" O'Callaghan - Former Governor of the State of Nevada
    • Bob Kierlan - Founder and Chairman of Fastenal Company
  • Profile last updated: 03/10/2008
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