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

Cotter is a comprehensive college preparatory, day and boarding high school featuring an ESL program, Performing Arts (music,dance and theater), 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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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 9-12, PG 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) 7-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Catholic Non-denominational
Year Founded 1911 1900
Campus Size 75 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 310 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 3% 18%
Percent International Students 25% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 25% 70%
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 Casual
Average Class Size 20 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio n/a 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 21 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 78% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $27,700 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $5,975 $22,560
Tuition international students $14,000 $38,650
Tuition 5 day boarding $23,870 $29,750
Percent Students on Financial Aid 70% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 72% 60%
Director of Admissions Will Gibson
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 21 14


AP US HistoryAP Physics
AP MicroeconomicsAP Literature & Composition
AP Language & CompositionAP Environmental Science
AP Calculus BCAP Calculus AB
(H) Waves & Optics(H) Spanish 5
(H) Spanish 4(H) Programming Java
(H) Programming C++(H) Pre-Calculus
(H) Number Theory(H) Linear Algebra
(H) Human Biology(H) German 4
(H) Elements & Magnetism(H) Electronics/ Robotics
(H) Classical Mechanics 
School Notes:
  • Unique academic opportunities in math, science & technology
  • Award winning band and choir programs
  • College preparatory 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 - Governor, State of Nevada, 1971-1979
    • Bob Kierlan - Founder and Chairman of Fastenal Company
  • Profile last updated: 08/27/2009
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