Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall
Located in the heart of the Twin Cities, Cretin-Derham Hall offers students avenues to success.
Students have access to a highly praised fine arts program, a successful athletics program, numerous co-curricular activities that encompass a wide range of interests, award-winning curriculum and an incredibly strong STEM program.
Unique interdisciplinary courses enhance learning across subject areas while rigorous academic programs allow students to take higher level courses for university credit.
In addition, the Leadership Academy provides students with the opportunity to learn how to become a leader in their communities and apply these skills through a capstone project.
Located on 22 acres, Cretin-Derham Hall is a picturesque school community where students have access to state-of-the-art technology and equipment in each classroom.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
- Students: 940 students
- Average class size: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 309 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1871
1907
Campus Size
22 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
940 students
300 students
% International Students
1%
20%
% Students Boarding
1%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
46
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
65%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
n/a
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$32,900
Acceptance Rate
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
17
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
34
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Bowling Club, Chess, Close-up, Cooking Club, Engineering Club, Friendship Club, Green Team, Investment Club, JROTC, Knowledge Bowl, Link Crew, Mandarin Club, Math Team, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Political Affairs Club, PRIDE, Relay for Life, Robotics Team, Science Olympiad, Ski/Snowboarding Club, Speech Team, Student Council, Table Tennis, The Chronicle (Student Newspaper), Trap Shooting, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Badminton League, Intramural Basketball League, Ultimate Frisbee
Bowling Club, Chess, Close-up, Cooking Club, Engineering Club, Friendship Club, Green Team, Investment Club, JROTC, Knowledge Bowl, Link Crew, Mandarin Club, Math Team, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Political Affairs Club, PRIDE, Relay for Life, Robotics Team, Science Olympiad, Ski/Snowboarding Club, Speech Team, Student Council, Table Tennis, The Chronicle (Student Newspaper), Trap Shooting, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Badminton League, Intramural Basketball League, Ultimate Frisbee
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Located in the heart of the Twin Cities, Cretin-Derham Hall offers students avenues to success. Students have access to a highly praised fine arts program, a successful athletics program, numerous co-curricular activities that encompass a wide range of interests, award-winning curriculum and an incredibly strong STEM program. Unique interdisciplinary courses enhance learning across subject areas while rigorous academic programs allow students to take higher level courses for university credit. In addition, the Leadership Academy provides students with the opportunity to learn how to become a leader in their communities and apply these skills through a capstone project.
- Located on 22 acres, Cretin-Derham Hall is a picturesque school community where students have access to state-of-the-art technology and equipment in each classroom.
- Amerigo Twin Cities Cretin-Derham Hall accreditations: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Profile last updated: 04/13/2022
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