1115 West Broadway Street, Winona, MN 55987 - 
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tel: 507-453-5000
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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Cotter Schools
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| 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 | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1911 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 75 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 310 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 3% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 25% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 25% | 69% |
| 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 | 18 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 10:1 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 21 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 78% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $15 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $29,700 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $6,075 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $14,500 | $40,100 |
| Tuition 5 day boarding | $24,870 | $32,950 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 70% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,500 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Will Gibson | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 21 | 14 |
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| (H) Classical Mechanics | (H) Electronics/ Robotics | |
| (H) Elements & Magnetism | (H) Human Biology | |
| (H) Linear Algebra | (H) Number Theory | |
| (H) Pre-Calculus | (H) Programming C++ | |
| (H) Programming Java | (H) Spanish 4 | |
| (H) Spanish 5 | (H) Waves & Optics | |
| AP Calculus AB | AP Calculus BC | |
| AP Chemistry | AP Environmental Science | |
| AP Language & Composition | AP Literature & Composition | |
| AP Microeconomics | AP Physics | |
| AP Statistics | AP US History | |
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, TABS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Donal "Mike" O'Callaghan - Governor, State of Nevada, 1971-1979
- Bob Kierlan - Founder and Chairman of Fastenal Company
- Profile last updated: 02/12/2011
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